Sr. Principal Software Engineer - (ES) (24-380)

Sr. Principal Software Engineer - (ES) (24-380)

13 Oct 2024
Colorado, Coloradosprings, 80901 Coloradosprings USA

Sr. Principal Software Engineer - (ES) (24-380)

Requisition ID: R10173857

Category: Engineering

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

Clearance Type: Secret

Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available: 1

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 – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.Position Overview:This position is for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. The selected candidate will be responsible for software development in the Java language for the Enterprise Services team. Under minimal direction, the candidate will provide specialized expertise within multiple systems and software disciplines and general knowledge of related disciplines, application implications, and customer areas. Will also assist 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.The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives.C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.Essential Functions:

Responsible for performing 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 systems applications.

Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operations automation.

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

Leadership position on small software focused teams may be required.

Basic Qualifications:Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience, or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.

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

DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required to start.

Software engineering and software development with strong Java/J2EE experience.

Experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management.

Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux

Windows experience

Extensive experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits.

Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration

Strong problem-solving skills, including reviewing performance and operational issues, identifying root causes, and recommending, designing, and implementing solutions.

Proven ability/experience to mentor and teach junior engineers.

Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to work effectively in a rapid-paced team environment.

Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks.

Use of standard software development and management tools such as:

Maven

Git/GitHub

Nexus

Eclipse

Experience with agile development methodologies

Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

Preferred Qualifications:

C experience is highly desired

Agile team leadership experience is desired

Mentoring and guiding junior engineers is desired.

Net-centric, horizontal integration program expertise is a plus.

Command and control system application development.

Experience with Software Integration and formal testing.

Knowledge and experience implementing Cyber Security/RMF requirements.

Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders.

What We Can Offer You:Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

NGSpaceCOSpaceNGFeaturedJobsC2BMCSalary Range: $121,000 - $181,400The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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