Principal Software Engineer - ENT (26-266)

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration in Colorado Springs is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (26-266) to support the C2BMC program. Based on site, you will contribute to software systems engineering for Scrum teams, perform in-depth analyses, and help shape software products from specification through documentation.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a solid background in systems engineering and software development, and experience with tools like Git, Jira, and

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, System Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s with 3 years; or 9 years of experience as an alternative to a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance at start is required.
• Strong systems engineering knowledge applied to product solutions.
• Experience in an integrated team with systems, software, and specialty engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop software systems engineering products for the Scrum Team.
• Provide in-depth analysis and support for systems software products.
• Support systems software configurations and debugging activities.
• Develop operating system applications from specifications.
• Assist with design, coding, testing, and documentation of programs.
• Translate system requirements into software-level requirements with SEIT.
• Develop use cases and sequences with SEIT to drive CONOPS and interfaces.
• Create or update system external interfaces documentation.
• Assist with proposals and software design at product level.
• Possess flexibility to align SE and Software roles within the V model.

Skills

Systems engineering fundamentals

Software development

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/Systems Engineering

Tools

Git

Nexus

JIRA

Confluence

Maven

Gradle

Eclipse

SysML

Job description

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 Software Engineer - ENT (26-266) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, 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 (C2BMC) 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 systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC 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, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

Essential Functions

• Will be responsible for software systems engineering products for their Scrum Team, including the development of software products
• Responsible for in-depth analysis and technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
• Systems Engineering support for the team that maintains, debugs, and configures related software products
• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications
• Assists with the design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
• Work with SEIT organization to decompose system requirements into well-defined software-level requirements
• Work with SEIT organization to drive system use cases, CONOPS, and sequences
• Work with SEIT organization to develop or update system external interfaces
• Author or assist with proposals
• Perform software design - software product-level use cases and sequences
• Create and maintain software design - Algorithm Design Documents and Functional Design Documents
• This position can be filled by a Systems Engineer with background or experience in Software Development, or by a Software Engineer with Systems Engineering experience or training and a desire to support the Systems Engineering V for the Software Development Team

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, System 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
• +In-depth understanding of the systems engineering process and principles
• Proven track record of applying systems engineering principles to develop product solutions
• Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions
• Candidates should have experience developing large, complex systems
• Software development experience with applications
• Working knowledge of systems engineering artifacts (e.g., specifications, Interface Control Documents, Use Cases, System Architecture Descriptions, Trade Studies, etc.)
• Use of common software development and management tools such as Git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven, Gradle, and Eclipse
• Understanding of standard systems engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired:
• Command and control system application development
• Experience with automated testing and pipeline development is desired
• Experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows
• Experience with software integration testing, including developing automated test scripts
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with performance modeling
• Experience with build management tools and pipelines
• Prior C2BMC experience
• Experience working within an Agile development environment, domain experience in both Space and Missile Defense, and experience with Systems Analysis, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Architecture development, Virtualization, Containerization, and Cloud Computing principles
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-site software development efforts, including external interface development
• Demonstrated experience conducting or leading Analysis of Alternatives, Trade Studies, and/or Design Evaluations
• Experience designing large command-and-control and/or weapon systems
• Experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and MBSE tools
• The successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment

What We Can Offer You

• 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

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

The 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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.