X-Lab Software Engineer with Security Clearance

• Company: Northrop Grumman
• Location: Schriever SFB • Duration: long term, ongoing contract – we are a direct sub to the C2BMC program
• Clearance: Secret, will hold TS if you already have it
• Program – C2BMC "The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications Experimentation Laboratory (C2BMC X-Lab) is a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The X-Lab develops and integrates future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System, including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, and other critical, leading-edge missile defense technologies. The X-Lab is responsible for developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System, including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, and other critical, leading-edge missile defense technologies. Essential Functions:
• Responsibility involves working as a mid-level member of the X-Lab software development team to create and test innovative solutions that support X-Lab projects and experiments
• Engage with others effectively through strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work alone or collaborate in small groups
• Adapt to a highly dynamic and constantly evolving environment
• Perform complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user support for a large codebase
• Follow specifications to develop or modify functionality in the code
• Assist with design, benchmarking, testing, debugging, and documentation
• Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the system's overall efficiency
• Design, code, test, and implement tools for automation Basic Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in 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 (preferred) 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 DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Responsible for software development using Java
• Provide in-depth analysis and technical support for a large, distributed system written in Java
• This position is full-time and on-site at the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) at Schriever SFB, CO, and is not a remote work position. Non-standard work hours are likely during event execution Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in some or all of these areas is preferred:
• Command and control system application development
• Experience using message translation software
• Experience in developing automated tests and pipelines
• Experience with software integration testing, including developing automated test scripts
• Prior experience designing and developing microservices and deploying them with containers
• Experience setting up a container environment
• Understanding of systems engineering, systems design, and development
• Ability to clearly document activities and write project plans and summary reports"