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Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer 3 – ENT (25-583) - R10216967

Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Position Overview Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration provides an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Software – ENT (25-583) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals based in Colorado Springs, CO. This role supports the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. The position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial component of the Missile Defense System. It enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that provide 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 globally and regionally to enhance performance.

This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for software development in Java for the Regional Applications / Enterprise Services (ENT) team based in Colorado Springs, CO. With minimal supervision, they will provide specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines and possess broad knowledge of related fields, application implications, and customer areas.

Essential Functions

Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and providing technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user assistance

Develops or modifies operating system applications based on specifications

Supports design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs

Collaborate with other system support groups to solve issues, set standards, and improve the overall efficiency of the operating system

Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operations automation

Works on most phases of software system programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases

Experienced in software engineering and development using Java/J2EE

Experience and knowledge of software practices such as:

Coding standards

Automated testing

Automated build pipelines

Configuration

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD‑issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

Experience building enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also preferred)

Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify root causes, and recommend, design, and implement solutions

Use of common software development and management tools such as Maven, Git/GitHub, Nexus, and Eclipse

Experience with Agile development practices

Understanding standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

Preferred Qualifications

Development of command and control system applications

Experience with software integration and formal testing

Knowledge and experience in implementing Cyber Security/RMF requirements

Ability to communicate advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program managers and military leaders

Experience in performance modeling

Experience working with microservices

Experience in DevSecOps and/or build management

Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks

What We Can Offer You

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

For additional information about benefits, please visit https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

Additional Northrop Grumman Information Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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 and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing

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