Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (GMD Fire Control Team)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job 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 Software Engineer
/ Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified,
diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville,
AL.Position Overview:The selected Software Engineer / Principal
Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and
implementing software for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense
Program (GMD) and join the GMD Fire Control Team, which is
currently the only deployed strategic system that can defend the
United States from long-range attack by threat ICBMs. Essential
Functions:
- Support advanced portions of the lifecycle of software
development to include requirements definition, integration,
testing and deployment.
- Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results with
limited oversight and direction.
- Apply "systems thinking" to ensure developed products are
scalable, maintainable, and meet end-user needs.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to support development
of new innovative algorithms.
- Support a cross-functional Agile team and c ommunicate openly
and effectively with teammates and customer representatives.The
selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment
with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments,
collaborative/team settings across all levels.This requisition may
be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed
below.Basic Qualifications:This requisition may be filled at either
a Software Engineer or a Principal Software Engineer level.BQs for
a Software Engineer are:
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university
and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM
discipline and 0 years of related experience, or 6 years of related
Software Engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience developing software in object-oriented programming
languages such as Java, C, C++, or Ada.
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S.
Government security clearance at the DoD secret level; and a
minimum of an interim secret clearance will be required to
start.BQs for a Principal Software Engineer are:
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university
and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM
discipline and 3 years of related experience, or 0 years of
experience with a PhD, or 9 years of related Software Engineering
experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience developing software in object-oriented programming
languages such as Java, C, C++, or Ada.
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S.
Government security clearance at the DoD secret level; and a
minimum of an interim secret clearance will be required to
start.Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related
field.
- Experience with international sensors and fire control
systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with
technical teams and customer personnel.
- Proven communications skills with armed services & government
customer.
- Experience analyzing complex problems and developing solutions
based on limited direction and definition.
- Development utilizing a Linux based development
environment.
- Knowledge of various scripting languages and tools: Python,
MATLAB, etc.
- Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
- Experience with Missile Defense Systems and Sense & Fire
Control systems.
- Experience working on CMMI Level 3+ programs.
- Interest and aptitude in designing and implementing software to
solve complex math and physics-based engagement planning
problems.
- Security + Certification
- A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security
clearance. Salary Range: $74,900 USD - $112,300 USD Salary Range 2:
$92,200 USD - $138,400 USD Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees
and their families is a top priority. The company encourages
employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S.
Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be
vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious
accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government
action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate
under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S.
Citizenship is required for most positions.
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