Software Engineer

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer (26-419) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, 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 plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, 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.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join one of the C2BMC Regional Applications teams in Colorado Springs, with a focus on User Interface, Enterprise Services, or RA-An capabilities.

Essential Functions:

In this role, you will:

Design, develop, and maintain software in Java/J2EE (and other object-oriented technologies as appropriate) to support Regional Applications within the C2BMC program

Work within an Agile team environment to implement new features, enhance existing capabilities, and resolve complex problems in support of operational missile defense missions

Translate requirements and system engineering artifacts—including Use Cases and SysML diagrams—into well-structured, maintainable software components

Apply and adhere to established software engineering practices, including coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management

Participate in the full software development lifecycle: analysis, design, implementation, integration, test, and deployment

Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects across development, integration, and operational environments

Collaborate closely with system engineering, integration, test, and operations teams to ensure seamless operational integration and high system reliability

Assist in performance analysis, optimization, and benchmarking of software components to meet program performance objectives

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions, test procedures, and user support materials

Support user inquiries and provide technical expertise to help sustain and improve fielded capabilities

Contribute to continuous improvement of team processes, tools, and practices to increase quality and efficiency

Basic Qualifications:

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

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 1 year of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

Understanding of software engineering and software development, with experience in Java/J2EE or another object-oriented (OO) language (additional experience with C++ is also desired)

Knowledge of modern software practices such as:

Coding standards and code reviews

Automated testing (unit, integration, and/or system tests)

Automated build pipelines and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD)

Configuration management and version control

Ability to work effectively in a rapidly collaborative team environment

Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Understanding standard systems engineering design artifacts, such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams, and how they drive software design and implementation

Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time for business needs, if required by the program

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these additional qualifications will be especially competitive:

Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and experience working on Agile teams

Experience developing and maintaining enterprise applications on Linux-based systems (Windows experience also desired)

Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts, practices, and/or build and release management

Hands-on experience with common software development and management tools, such as:

Maven or similar build tools

Git/GitHub or other distributed version control systems

Nexus or comparable artifact repository managers

Eclipse or similar integrated development environments (IDEs)

Experience developing, integrating, or sustaining software in large, complex, distributed systems

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, learn new technologies quickly, and take on unanticipated tasking in a dynamic environment

Prior experience on the C2BMC program or with missile defense, command and control, or other Department of Defense (DoD) systems

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

The 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.