RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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—Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Software Engineer – SW Integrator to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role, based in Colorado Springs, CO, plays a crucial part in supporting the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control designated networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals.

C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability that provides an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a vital component of all ground and flight tests, which verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system.

Essential Functions:

Integrate JEMINI Lab test suites into our development labDevelop configurations to support testing and prototypes of developing systemsCreate and modify scripts to extract specific information from log filesPerform data analysis of input, internal, and output message dataTroubleshoot both test and prototype issuesDocument test results and prepare test status reportsAuthor spiral and build-level test plan documents and proceduresCreate Test Discrepancy Reports to document issuesAssist software development personnel with investigating and resolving issuesDevelop troubleshooting procedures and workaround documentsDevelop and execute detailed test plans and procedures to test C2BMC in an integrated environment or to evaluate specific capabilitiesPlan and lead C2BMC tests with external elements and sensorsReview and provide feedback on system specifications, development, testing, and network documents as necessaryAttend meetings with customers, etc., and represent the Integration teamResponsible for managing the configuration of a set of lab machines dedicated to specific development activities

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 and 6 years of related experience, or 4 years of experience with a PhD.; or 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeApplicants must possess a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearanceAbility and willingness to travel up to 10% to customer sites (e.g., EUCOM, CENTCOM) and contractor sites (e.g., Huntsville) to support business needs are requiredExperience with systems/security integration and system/software testing, including virtualized environmentsExperience in integrating system components in an integrated test environmentWorking knowledge of system design, security design, and overall integration into an operational environmentStrong skills in VMware, virtual servers, UNIX, including shell scriptingIn-depth understanding of Windows and Unix systemsWorking knowledge of preparing test plans and procedures, along with test executionHands-on experience with DoD integration processes, Agile and DevOps methodologies, and automated test toolsPrevious experience as a Software IntegratorAbility to read and troubleshoot application source codeAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changeKnowledge and expertise in the C2BMC concept of operations and user interfaceExperience in writing installation manualsMust be able to write clear, concise system installation and configuration instructionsStrong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with software developers, system administrators, and analysis and test engineers

Preferred Qualifications:

Current and active in-scope DoD-issued TS/SCI security clearance is highly preferredPrevious experience in a security-focused anti-tamper development environment is highly preferredFamiliarity with containerized virtual environments preferredFamiliarity with Java and object-oriented development is a plus

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Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.