Principal SW Development Analyst – Performance Assessment Engr (25 470)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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—Launch and Missile Defense Systems presents an excellent opportunity for a Principal Software Development Analyst—Performance Assessment Engineer (25-470) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals.

This position, based in Huntsville, AL, plays a crucial role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This role does not offer relocation support and requires working on-site with no remote options.

**Position Overview:**

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System.

It provides an essential operational platform that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to accomplish global and regional mission objectives.

C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases.

It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance.

Furthermore, C2BMC is a vital component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

The selected applicant will perform the following tasks:

+ **Software development**
+ **Database manipulation**
+ **Automated tooling pipeline management and maintenance**
+ **Document creation and presentation**

**Essential Functions:**

+ Experience in developing systems engineering products while following the program Architecture and Systems Engineering Management Plan (ASEMP) and other related processes
+ Experience in creating and briefing chart packages for tooling or analysis performed

**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, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, 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 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
+ Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued **Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
+ Must have relevant applied experience in Systems Engineering and Programming languages, including:
+ **Java**
+ **C++**
+ **Python**
+ **Database management**
+ **Networking**
+ **Data communications**
+ Microsoft Excel, including development of Pivot Tables and Excel Macros

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Experience in producing tooling and products to assist with analyzing or assessing a system or project is preferred
+ Experience in performing systems engineering for DoD Information Systems preferred
+ Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, HTCondor, GitLab, etc., is preferred

**What We Can Offer You:**

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success.

The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman offer flexibility and control, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family.

Your benefits will include the following:

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

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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**Additional Northrop Grumman Information:**

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

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.

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