Sr. Principal Software Tools Engineer - C2BMC - (23-439)

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer – Software Tools Engineer (CM/DM Team) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

This position will support the Configuration Management/Data Management (CM/CM) Team to ensure the C2BMC staff has the required tools and processes in place to provide efficient configuration/data management for the C2BMC system.

Essential Functions:

• Implement and maintain an integrated software development environment across the two C2BMC software development sites (Huntsville, AL and Colorado Springs, CO).
• Perform necessary System Administration functions to support the SDE team and SDE applications.
• Integrate new technology and tools into the C2BMC software development environment.
• Document the configuration and use of the SDE and assist with training and mentoring the software developers using the toolset.
• Perform periodic upgrades and maintenance on the toolset.
• Work within Configuration Management and with Program Operations to manage software licenses for the two development sites.
• Knowledge of maintaining and implementing configuration management tools, software migrations, and code integration.
• Understanding software build/package, installs, and branching capabilities for software development applications.
• Trouble-shooting build and release problems and implementing solutions.
• Knowledge of Software Configuration Management, Engineering, and Data Management.
• ClearCase/ClearQuest, UCM, writing Perl & Unix Scripts, VBasic, ANT, Unix & Windows OS, Crystal Reports.
• Familiar with Oracle and Java.
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 9 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 7 years of related experience, or 4 years with a PhD.  Or 13 years of related experience in lieu of the degree.
• Recent hands-on application development experience in using the Java programming language.
• Experience with software unit testing strategies, automated software builds, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
• Experience managing a code baseline which supports multiple hardware and software baselines.
• Experience on both Windows and Linux platforms. - Hands-on experience with software development and CM tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, Fortify, SonarQube, Eclipse, JIRA, Confluence, and ClearCase.
• Experience with software development pipeline and continuous integration/continuous deployment.
• Experience with Agile methodology, working in an integrated product team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers.
• Applicants must have an active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance which is required to start with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment providing coordination of activities within the Development organization.
• Must be a self-starter who is able to initiate research and evaluate new software development tools, processes, and procedures.
• Working with Agile Development Methodology
• Must have Final Secret or higher security Clearance
• Security+ or equivalent/higher certification or ability to obtain prior to the start date is highly desired
• Familiarity with Software Configuration Management tools and procedures.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and experience using and selecting Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
• Familiarity with Application Hardening and Application STIGs.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.