GBSD OC2 Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: November 15, 2020

Job Description:

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a DevSecOps Operational Command and Control (OC2) Sr. Principal Software Engineer. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and will support the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. Learn more about the GBSD program here.

Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do, specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design, develop and test displays, controls and functionality
• Design, develop and test simulation software for use in high fidelity simulation based training systems; training systems may include a combination of console and weapon system simulations, virtual reality, and augmented reality
• Design and develop artificial intelligence algorithms to tutor, assess and evaluate learner knowledge
• Develop and maintain databases to monitor and analyze learner and system performance
• Collaborate with Systems and Quality Engineers to ensure software requirements are met
• Perform software peer reviews, version control, automated tests, software analysis, continuous integration, and continuous delivery in accordance with DevSecOps processes and best practices
• Perform code quality management and correct defects
• Coordinate with HW/SW team to perform retests and regression tests once defects are corrected As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee DiscountsThis position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
    
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    Qualifications:
    
    Basic Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant experience; or 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
    • Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance with adjudication in the last 6 yearsPreferred Qualifications:
      • Strong experience with build automation tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Travis CI or Circle CI
      • Strong experience with deployment automation tools such as chef, puppet or ansible
      • Experience with working in a fast pace, agile environment with the ability to work on cross-function Scrum team focused on quality and capability delivery
      • Experience with Java/C/C++ development and/or front-end web development including JavaScript Frameworks (Angular JS or React), HTML, and CSS
      • Familiarity with DevSecOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
      • Familiarity with distributed version control software (Git, Mercurial)
      • Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
      • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming), Scaled Agile Framework - SAFe for Lean EnterprisesTravel 10-15%
        
        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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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