Sr Principal Engineer Software - SW Engineer (GBM) (25-202)

Northrop Grumman • Colorado Springs, CO

235d • $124,900 - $187,300

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-Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Software - SW Engineer (GBM) (25-202) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position, located in Colorado Springs, CO., plays a crucial role in our mission to support the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree in a related discipline and 6 years of experience, or 12 years of related experience instead of a degree may be considered
• 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 TS/SCI clearance
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Java and Java Spring experience
• Knowledge of software practices and coding standards
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend and develop a solution
• Experience working as part of an Agile team
• Knowledge and experience with containerization tools such as Docker/Kubernetes
• Knowledge of server-side development and message passing
• Experience developing enterprise applications
• Use of common software development and management tools such as: Git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven, Gradle, and Eclipse
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and UML diagrams

Nice To Haves

• Current and Active in-scope DoD-Issued TS/SCI clearance is highly desired
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.) is highly desired
• Command and control system application development
• Previous experience with message translation software
• Automated test and pipeline development experience
• Experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
• Experience with Software Integration testing, including developing automated test scripts
• Experience with Risk Management Framework/STIG/Fortify mitigation
• Prior experience designing and developing microservices and deploying containers
• Experience setting up a container environment

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth analysis and technical support of a large, distributed system written in Java
• Perform complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user support for a large code baseline
• Follow specifications to develop or modify functionality within the code
• Assist with design, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation
• Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the overall efficiency of the system
• Design, code, test, and implement tools for automation
• Ability to work effectively in a rapid-paced, team environment
• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree