Software Integration Engineer - Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Software Integration Engineer – Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

  

The selected Software Integration Engineer will provide support for the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor for the Ground Fire Control (GFC) product. Will be responsible for developing and integrating software into a single system.  Will also coordinate execution of Software integration tests to verify system operation, and be responsible for integration/execution, detailed data analysis, and preparation of software test reports.

Essential Functions:  

• Work with software developers as needed to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software integration.
• Document and verification of all installation and configuration steps to be delivered to the customer.
• Task and coordinate daily integration activities with other local team members.
• Develop test plans/procedures for software integration tests.
• Develop installation scripts to automate system installation.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year of related experience with a PhD.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start.
• Fundamental understanding of the systems engineering process and experience with system development of a software-centric product (preferably with a system in a system of systems type environment)
• Possess a fundamental understanding of software development with the ability to troubleshoot and support software integration efforts.
• Strong critical-thinking and solid problem-solving skills coupled with an innate desire to learn
• Detail oriented at both the macro and micro levels along with a willingness to assess software from both perspectives
• Well-organized and intrinsically motivated to work with limited direction in a dynamic team environment, often requiring the ability to successfully juggle competing priorities
• Strong verbal/written communications skills to work effectively in a small technical team environment with both collocated and geographically dispersed team members
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Desire and curiosity to learn more about the components of GMD and how they fit together and communicate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Security+ certification
• Willing to generate scripts for testing efforts.
• Extensive GMD experience with a focus on GFC.
• Missile Defense Agency (MDA) experience with application software and systems that contain Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), logical and mathematical solutions in a Linux environment
• C++, Java, ADA

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.