Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American global aerospace and defense technology company.

Northrop Grumman

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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 Software Engineer to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this position plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires working on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It provides a vital operational platform that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives.

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

This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC Global program. The candidate will primarily be responsible for software development using Java.

Essential Functions

• Interact with others using strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work independently or collaborate with a small team
• Be adaptable in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Provide detailed analysis and technical support for an extensive, distributed system written in Java
• Solve complex problems, along with designing, developing, testing, integrating, and supporting users for a significant codebase
• Follow specifications to develop or modify features within the code
• Assist with design, benchmarking, debugging, and documentation
• Work with other system support teams to resolve issues, set standards, and enhance overall system efficiency
• Design, develop, test, and deploy tools for automation


Basic Qualifications

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or 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 2 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline; or 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Applicants must have 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 be cleared for SCI security clearance
• Must have JAVA experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Knowledge of software development practices and coding standards
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root causes, recommend solutions, and develop effective resolutions


Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with a current active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) are highly desired
• Experience working as part of an Agile team
• Familiar with Java Spring
• Proficient with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of server-side development and message passing
• Experience developing enterprise applications
• Strong working knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Adaptable and willing to handle unexpected tasks
• Experienced with common software development and management tools such as Git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven, Gradle, and Eclipse
• Understanding of standard system engineering artifacts such as Use Cases and UML diagrams
• Skilled in command-and-control system application development
• Prior experience with message translation software
• Experience in automated testing and pipeline development
• Proficient in developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
• Experienced in software integration testing, including creating automated test scripts
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework, STIG, and Fortify mitigation techniques
• Experience in designing and deploying microservices with containers and configuring container environments
• The revisions clean up repetition, improve clarity, and tighten the language while keeping the original intent and style


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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

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.

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