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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3 - Space AHT

United States-Alabama-Huntsville Posted today $87,600

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About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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. Position Overview: As a software developer on the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Fire Control (GFC) software team, you will be part of the team that writes the software (currently ~1.5 million lines of code) that evaluates and manages the threat scene for the missile defense system that protects the US.  You will work in a collaborative environment to understand, implement, and test existing and new capabilities and algorithms and may participate in code modernization and translation of Ada code to C++.  Many of the algorithms and capabilities implemented by the GFC team are mathematics and physics based complex solutions that will be highly visible to the GWS customer, MDA.  In addition to software development, you will also be expected to support reviews of requirements and test cases that are developed in support of the GFC software team.  Basic Qualifications:   • Basic Qualifications for Software Engineer (Level 2): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 0-2 years of related work experience. • Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD. in STEM. • Recent and extensive experience developing software in Ada, C++ or Java  • Willingness to become highly proficient with Ada software development • Strong Math and Physics background • Proven experience understanding complex algorithms and implementing them in software. • Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment • 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 Preferred Qualifications:   • Advanced degree in mathematics or physics • Experience with Linux, scripting, and operations  • Experience with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program.  • Experience with Agile Project Management tools (Jira/Confluence) and DevSecOps tools and methods (Jenkins, Ansible, Git/Bitbucket) of continuous integration/continuous delivery and deployment (CI/CD) automation   This requisition is eligible for ERAP in accordance with the Space ERAP criteria - Space Employee Referral Award Program (ERAP) #HSVSpace https://jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers?query=HSVSpace Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 The above salary range represents a general g

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