Sr Principal Software Engineer – SW Engr Product Owner (26-306)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an Internal Only: Sr Principal Software Engineer – SW Engr Product Owner (26-306) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

NOTE: This position is only available to current and active C2BMC personnel

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

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

The Software Engineer/Product Owner is responsible for collaborating with the C2BMC-G software development team to develop and test innovative solutions that support MDA projects and experiments. They also define and oversee the product's vision, roadmap, and backlog to ensure it provides value to users and aligns with business objectives.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for understanding customer needs, prioritizing features, and collaborating with development teams to deliver successful product releases

Non-standard work hours may be required during event execution, and a small amount of travel may be required

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance

Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

Must have demonstrated contributions to object-oriented software development and testing, including the ability to analyze high-level needs and define a structured, logical approach to refine the capability into an integrated set of requirements that led to a fielded product

Must demonstrate proven ability to communicate clearly, effectively present technical methods and findings, and have experience in writing and executing engineering plans within projects.

Must have proven skills in the following areas:

Development of new software capabilities

Java (or other object-oriented languages) for software development

Principles and patterns of object-oriented development

Create comprehensive and reproducible tests

Strong written and oral communication skills

The Software Engineer must understand software development processes and principles and be able to communicate the desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and system users

Must be comfortable with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges requiring novel solutions, fast-paced work, and tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

The following knowledge base and/or skills are desired for the Software Engineer position:

Test-driven development combined with continuous integration

Designing software architecture

Principles for developing Service-Oriented Architecture

Capability to refactor code to enhance reusability, readability, and maintainability in an object-oriented codebase

Familiarity with Java-based User Interface development

Knowledge of Web-based User Interface development

Application deployment, integration, and troubleshooting

Experience operating systems, including Windows and Unix/Linux

Proficient in using Eclipse IDE, Maven, and Git

Perform and engage in peer review activities

Capability to extract data for analysis support

Strong communication skills in both writing and speaking

Implementation of algorithms

Development of messaging interfaces

Overview of the BMDS: Theoretical foundations and practical uses

Theory and practical use of command and control systems

Overview of track correlation algorithms and their practical use

Knowledge of Link-16, covering its content, transmission protocols, and related aspects

Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)

Applying the Agile methodology in software development

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.