Software Engineer - Level 3 - (25-565)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 is seeking a Software Engineer - Level 3 to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at 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 program (C2BMC) is a vital part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational platform that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission goals.
C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats of all ranges during every flight phase. It acts 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 crucial for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.
Essential Functions:

Manage Java software development for the Regional Applications System Architecture team
Design and develop network interface applications that process message traffic between C2BMC and various external elements
Design and develop automated testing and analysis tools to assist with requirements verification
Will conduct comprehensive analysis and provide technical support for software products
Basic Qualifications:
Please include your current security clearance and IAT Level II or higher, or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience, or 9 years of related experience in lieu 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
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
Experience in developing software on Linux platforms is required
Must understand the full life cycle of software engineering practices and procedures applicable to large software systems, including:
Recent hands-on experience in coursework related to building applications with Java

Understanding software unit testing strategies, automated software builds, continuous integration, and continuous deployment
Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and understanding the complexities of the C2BMC system
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with automated units and acceptance testing
Understanding of Ballistic Missile Defense concepts, Battle Management and Command and Control (BM/C2) systems, defense communications systems, and the BMDS in general is preferred