Software Engineer (Algorithm) – TRK (26-334)

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

1d•$87,600 - $131,400•Onsite

About The Position

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 a Software Engineer (Algorithm) – TRK (26-334) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. 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. As a member of the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART) of the Missile Defense National Team for Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) (aka C2BMC NT), this position will help generate software design artifacts, implement Java-based software changes, support design and code reviews, and support software testing and the resolution of issues arising from testing. The candidate will be involved in presenting developed designs. The candidate will actively participate in agile planning and execution using established C2BMC processes.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) 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
A current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs
Experience and skills for success in the role include full life-cycle development, Java application development or alternative OO development experience (additional experience with MATLAB is a plus), Unix/Linux, software implementation of mathematical algorithms, Agile development, DevSecOps, and systems integration
Basic experience designing and developing complex mathematical algorithms
Experience in problem-solving, including the ability to review system behavior issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment
Ability to work with multiple disciplinary teams, including Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Deployment, and Warfighter Support, to help ensure mission success

Nice To Haves

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, and this is highly preferred. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
Knowledge of developing software within an Agile Development process, decomposing work, and active leadership during sprint planning
Experience developing software and/or algorithms in a structured, process-driven, integrated team environment
Knowledge of developing software within a DevSecOps framework for Java-based applications on Unix/Linux platforms
Experience developing automated unit tests and verifying requirements
Candidate may also be involved in implementing MATLAB- or Python-based algorithms before their adoption into tactical Java-based software

Responsibilities

Generate software design artifacts
Implement Java-based software changes
Support design and code reviews
Support software testing and the resolution of issues arising from testing
Present developed designs
Actively participate in agile planning and execution using established C2BMC processes