Principal Systems Engineer - Software System Engineer (25-411) - C2BMC

C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is an essential part of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.
A Systems Engineer can fill this position with experience in Software Development, or a Software Engineer with Systems Engineering training and a desire to support the Systems Engineering V for the Software Development Team. This position is for a Software Systems Engineer on the C2BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for software systems engineering products for their Scrum Team, including developing software products. They will be accountable for performing in-depth analysis and providing technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support. The role also involves systems engineering support for the team that maintains debugs and configures related software products.
Essential Functions:

Perform tasks from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications
Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
Collaborate with the SEIT organization to break down system requirements into manageable software-level requirements
Works with the SEIT organization to drive system use cases, concept of operations, and sequences
Collaborate with the SEIT organization to develop or update system external interfaces
Authors or assistants with proposals
Conducts software design, including software product-level use cases and sequences
Creates and maintains software design documents, such as:
Algorithm Design Documents
Functional Design Documents

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

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline 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 a PhD and 1 year of related experience.
Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Candidates with an active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) are strongly preferred at the time of application. If such a certification is not held, it must be obtained within 40 days of the start date. The selected candidate will be responsible for securing and maintaining their DoD 8140 certification on their own personal time and at their own expense. Candidates who fail to obtain the required certification within 40 days will be evaluated for removal and subject to termination.
Experience developing system engineering artifacts:
Specifications
Interface Control Documents
Use Cases
System Architecture Descriptions
Trade Studies, etc.)

Use of common software development and management tools such as:
Git
Nexus
JIRA
Confluence
Maven or Gradle
Eclipse

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

Candidates with an active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) at the time of application are highly desired
Development of command and control system applications
Desired experience in automated testing and pipeline development
Experience in developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
Experience in software integration testing, including developing automated test scripts
Strong problem-solving abilities
Experience in performance modeling
Understanding build management tools and pipelines
Previous C2BMC experience
Experience working in an Agile development environment, with domain expertise in both Space and Missile Defense, including systems analysis, model-based system engineering, architecture development, virtualization, containerization, and cloud computing principles
Proven experience managing large multi-site software projects, including developing external interfaces
Experience in leading or conducting analyses of alternatives, trade studies, and design evaluations
Experience in designing large command and control or weapon systems
Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and related tools
The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, work effectively independently, and be adaptable to a highly dynamic environment
Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks are highly desirable
In-depth understanding of systems engineering process and principles
Proven track record of successfully applying system engineering principles to develop product solutions
Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions
Experience with developing large, complex systems
* Software development experience developing applications
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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00The 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.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.

Client-provided location(s): Colorado Springs, CO

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10206650

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-06T20:13:26