Sr. Principal Software Engineer – Algorithm SW Eng (RA) (24-402 & 24-403)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Principal Engineer Software, where you will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge Java-based algorithms for missile defense systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program, which is essential for national security. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to the full life-cycle development of complex algorithms while collaborating with diverse teams to achieve mission objectives. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 8 years experience or Master's with 6 years.
• Experience in developing Java-based algorithms and agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based algorithms for missile defense systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure mission success.

Skills

Java-based mathematical algorithms

Agile development process

DEVSECOPS framework

Full life-cycle development

Problem-solving skills

Git/GitLab

Eclipse

Maven/Gradle

SonarQube

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MS Office

Git/GitLab

Eclipse

Maven/Gradle

SonarQube

Job description

Requisition ID: R10175329

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Huntsville, Alabama, 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: 2

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Software – 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), this position will be a crucial contributor to the design and development of Java-based mathematical algorithms in support of the C2BMC. The candidate will help generate software design artifacts, implement Java-based software changes, support design and code reviews, support software testing, and resolve issues arising from software testing. The candidate will be involved in the presentation of developed designs and actively participate in agile planning and execution using established C2BMC processes.

Essential Functions:

• Strong problem-solving skills include reviewing system behavior issues, identifying root causes, and recommending solutions.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently, and the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment.

• Must be able to work with multiple disciplinary teams, including Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Deployment, and Warfighter Support, to help ensure mission success.

• Good working knowledge of MS Office products.

• Infrequent travel between Huntsville and Colorado development facilities may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

• Experienced in the 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, decomposition of work, and active leadership during sprint planning.

• 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 the review of system engineering artifacts such as:

• ICDs

• Use Cases

• Sequence diagrams

• Preparation of software design artifacts and presentation of design materials and test results to internal and external customers.

• Demonstrated leadership of technical efforts and mentoring of less experienced employees.

• Involved in implementing 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.

• Experience working within the BMDS domain is preferred.

• Experience with Command and Control system application development and software integration testing are 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.

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

Salary Range: $127,000 - $190,600

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.