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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal SW Development Analyst – Performance Assessment Engineer (26-025) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, 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, monitor the battle collectively, 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 globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Focus on software development, including building post-processing analysis tools and visualizations to evaluate C2BMC performance

Write efficient Java and Python code to:

• Refactor legacy components to improve scalability, latency, and resource utilization

• Perform detailed performance analyses, produce actionable insights, and suggest architectural or algorithmic enhancements

• Support and develop the Jenkins/HTCondor automation platform by creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting pipeline jobs, scripts, and plugins

• Collaborate across teams to understand and conduct high-level analysis of C2BMC performance

• Create and deliver analysis reports or briefs

• Maintain the C2BMC analysis utilities, visualization dashboards, and data exploration notebooks to ensure they are current and thoroughly documented

• Convert current MATLAB tools into Java or Python

• Keep up to date with emerging Java/Python performance techniques,CI/CD tools, and database technologies, and actively suggest improvements

Basic Qualifications:

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

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the following preferred majors: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant applied experience in Software Engineering and additional skills such as:

• Programming languages, including Java,C++,Python,database management,**networking,**or data communications

• Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

• Experience producing tooling and products to assist with the analysis or assessment of a system or project is desired, preferably in Java and Python

• Experience with DevOps-related tooling (Jenkins, HTCondor, GitLab, etc.) is desired

• Familiarity with applying statistical distributions to hypothesis testing, model validation, inferential statistics, confidence-interval estimation, and the interpretation of goodness-of-fit tests is preferred

• Experience in systems engineering for Do

D Information Systems is desirable:

• Experience creating and briefing chart packages for tooling or analysis performed

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 available at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, 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

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.