Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 month ago
Software Engineer - Level 4 - (25-580)
United States-Alabama-Huntsville
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $204K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements and is seeking a Sr Principal Software Engineer to join their Missile Defense Integration team. The role involves developing Java software for the C2BMC program, which supports ballistic missile defense operations and requires minimal supervision while providing specialized expertise across multiple systems.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for conducting detailed analysis and providing technical support for system software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user assistance
Develop or update operating system applications according to specifications
Supports design, coding, benchmarking, testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
Collaborate with other support groups to resolve issues, establish standards, and improve overall system performance
Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operational automation
Works through most phases of software systems programming and may need minor guidance during other phases
A leadership role on small, software-focused teams might also be expected
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience, or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
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 selected candidate is also 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
Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs
Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also desired)
Extensive experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits
Experience leading small teams, with a strong preference for Agile leadership
Mentoring and guiding junior engineers
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, Eclipse
Experience with agile development methodologies
Understanding standard system engineering design artifacts like Use Cases and SysML diagrams
Preferred
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 professionals, including senior program and military leaders
Proven ability and experience to mentor and teach junior engineers
Experience in performance modeling
Experience with microservices
Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration; experience with net-centric, horizontal integration programs is a plus
Experience with DevSecOps or build management
Designing and developing Graphical User Interfaces
Willingness and flexibility to manage unexpected tasks
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase