Software Engineer (Algorithm) - TRK (26-334)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Missile Defense Integration in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Software Engineer (Algorithm) to support the C2BMC program. You will contribute to design, implement Java-based software, and help ensure mission-critical reliability.

Requires DoD Secret clearance, a relevant degree, and experience in OO development, Agile, and DevSecOps. Travel up to 10% and on-site work only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; 3+ years relevant work experience if master's.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required at start.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Experience in Java development, OO design, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and systems integration.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate software design artifacts and implement Java-based changes.
• Support design and code reviews and software testing.
• Resolve issues arising from testing and integrate feedback.
• Present developed designs to stakeholders and team.
• Participate in agile planning and execution.

Skills

Java development

OO development

Mathematical algorithms

Unix/Linux

Agile development

DevSecOps

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

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 Software Engineer (Algorithm) - TRK (26-334) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. 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 (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.

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, and support software testing and the resolution of issues arising from testing. The candidate will be involved in presenting developed designs. The candidate will actively participate in agile planning and execution using established C2BMC processes.

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, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree ( preferred ) 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
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs
• Experience and skills for success in the role include full life-cycle development , Java application development or alternative OO development experience (additional experience with MATLAB is a plus), Unix/Linux , software implementation of mathematical algorithms , Agile development , DevSecOps , and systems integration
• Basic experience designing and developing complex mathematical algorithms
• Experience in problem-solving, including the ability to review system behavior issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
• The successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to work in a highly dynamic environment
• Candidate will need to be able to work with multiple disciplinary teams, including Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Deployment, and Warfighter Support, to help ensure mission success

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, and this is highly preferred. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
• Knowledge of developing software within an Agile Development process, decomposing work, and