Principal Engineer Software - SA; Security Clearance

Position: Principal Engineer Software - SA (26-082) with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
No

Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Software - SA (26-082) to join our talented and diverse team. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2

BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2

BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2

BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. This role is for a Software Engineer on the C2

BMC program. The selected candidate will develop Java software for Systems Architecture (Sys-Ar) within the Regional Applications team in Huntsville, AL. Under supervision, the candidate will apply expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines and possess a general understanding of related fields, applications, implications, and customer segments.

Essential Functions:

* Responsible for in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support

* Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products

* Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications

* Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs

* Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the overall efficiency of the operating system

* Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
* A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

* Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

* Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

* Must understand the entire life cycle of software engineering practices and procedures relevant to large software systems, including:

* Experience developing software using Java

* Understanding of software unit testing strategies, automated software builds, continuous integration, and continuous deployment

* Experience developing software on Linux platforms is required

* Experience with software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management

Preferred Qualifications:

Desired experience in these areas:
* Familiarity with automated unit and…