Principal Software Engineer - (GUI) (25-164)

mpossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer (GUI) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position, which will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Position Overview:
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives.
C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier globally and regionally. Networks integrate and synchronize autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.
The candidate will support the Global User Interface (GUI) team in Colorado Springs, CO., or Huntsville, AL.
Essential Functions:

• Develop Java or C++ software, and creating scripts on Linux

• Software Integration and testing
  Basic Qualifications:
  Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/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

• Applicants must have experience with:

• Java or C++ software development

• Software Testing

• Software Integration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and Active in-scope DoD-Issued TS/SCI clearance is highly desired
• Experience with using, developing SW, and creating scripts on Linux is strongly desired
• Previous internship as a software engineer intern preferred
• Experience with Eclipse, git, Jenkins, Maven, Jira, and Confluence is highly desired
  Salary Band:
  Colorado Springs, CO: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00
  Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00The 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://https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.