RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 has an exciting career opportunity for a Software Engineer - Level 2 to support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. The position is in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview:
The selected Software Engineer - Level 2 responsibilities will include the support of the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the SPA Test Exerciser (TEx) team. This role is responsible for developing software products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
Essential Functions:

• Success in this role requires demonstrated experience maturing/developing models and interfaces using C++ and XML
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of relevant work experience; or a Masters Degree in STEM and 0 years of work experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing models and interfaces for TEx / ITEx
• Demonstrated experience programming in C, C++ and Python with the ability to interpret other languages such as JAVA or ADA
• Demonstrated experience using software version control tools such as Git, BitBucket, and Artifactory
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and capture concepts in work products, presentations, and discussions.
• Fluency with XML
• Experience with the System Engineering Lifecycle and artifacts as they related to modeling and simulation (for example ICDs, SDDs, etc.)
• Strong understanding of the BMDS
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Capable of working both independently and within a team environment.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Unit Test and System Test Development
• Experience developing software for hardware in the loop applications
• Familiarity or Experience with the Ground Test Integrated Simulation System (GTISS) and Single Stimulation Framework (SSF)
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00The 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://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-a08253d0-27d7-494b-ba82-639d224e556e