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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 lab

+ Develop configurations to support testing and prototypes of developing systems

+ Create and modify scripts to extract specific information from log files

+ Perform data analysis of input, internal, and output message data

+ Troubleshoot both test and prototype issues

+ Document test results and prepare test status reports

+ Author spiral and build-level test plan documents and procedures

+ Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues

+ Assist software development personnel with investigating and resolving issues

+ Develop troubleshooting procedures and workaround documents

+ Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures to test C2BMC in an integrated environment or to evaluate specific capabilities

+ Plan and lead C2BMC tests with external elements and sensors

+ Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, testing, and network documents as necessary

+ Attend meetings with customers, etc., and represent the Integration team

+ Responsible 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 degree

+ Applicants 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 clearance

+ Ability 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 required

+ Experience with systems/security integration and system/software testing, including virtualized environments

+ Experience in integrating system components in an integrated test environment

+ Working knowledge of system design, security design, and overall integration into an operational environment

+ Strong skills in VMware, virtual servers, UNIX, including shell scripting

+ In-depth understanding of Windows and Unix systems

+ Working knowledge of preparing test plans and procedures, along with test execution

+ Hands-on experience with DoD integration processes, Agile and DevOps methodologies, and automated test tools

+ Previous experience as a Software Integrator

+ Ability to read and troubleshoot application source code

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change

+ Knowledge and expertise in the C2BMC concept of operations and user interface

+ Experience in writing installation manuals

+ Must be able to write clear, concise system installation and configuration instructions

+ Strong 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 preferred

+ Previous experience in a security-focused anti-tamper development environment is highly preferred

+ Familiarity with containerized virtual environments preferred

+ Familiarity 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.