Principal Software Engineer – Algorithm SW Engineer (RA) (24-404 & 24-405)
- Location:
- Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer – Algorithm SW Engineer (RA) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview:
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.
As a member of the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART) of the Missile Defense National Team for Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) (aka C2BMC NT), this position will help generate software design artifacts, implement Java-based software changes, support design and code reviews, support software testing and resolution of issues arising from software testing. The candidate will be involved in the presentation of developed designs. The candidate will actively participate in agile planning and execution using established C2BMC processes.
Essential Functions:
- Experience working within the BMDS domain preferred and Java application development, particularly for military applications.
- Experience with software integration testing and the ability to review system behavior issues, identify root causes, and recommend a solution are also positives.
- The successful candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, can work with limited independence, and possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment.
- Must be able to work in a multiple-discipline environment that includes systems engineering, integration and test, deployment, and warfighter support.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office products.
- Infrequent travel between Huntsville and Colorado development facilities 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 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Applicants must have a current DoD issued Secret Security Clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
- Experienced in some or all aspects of full life-cycle development of complex mathematical algorithms such as:
- Tracking
- Correlation
- Guidance
- Battle management
- Radar management for Java-based military applications
- Experience developing software within an agile development process and the incremental work decomposition.
- Experience developing software in a structured, process-based, integrated team environment.
- Experience developing software within a DEVSECOPS framework for Java-based applications in a Unix/Linux platform environment.
- Experience with:
- Git/GitLab
- Eclipse
- Maven/Gradle
- SonarQube or similar toolsets
- Experience with the development of automated unit tests and verification of requirements.
- Experience with system engineering artifacts such as:
- ICDs
- Use cases
- Sequence diagrams
- Review participation
- Support the preparation of software design artifacts and presentations to internal and external customers.
- Experience with the implementation of MATLAB-based algorithms before their adoption into tactical Java-based software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is highly desired.
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
https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
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