SW Systems Engineer (BM/SRM) with Security Clearance

• Company: Northrop Grumman
• Location: 1200 Redstone Gateway SW, 35808
• 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 "This position is for a Software Systems Engineer supporting the C2BMC program, focused on system design, technical decision-making, and the integration of software-intensive capabilities within an Agile Scrum Team. The candidate will play a key role in shaping the behavior of the C2BMC Battle Management components. The candidate is responsible for ensuring that designs meet mission needs, performance requirements, and operational constraints. Essential Functions:
• Translate system requirements into logical architecture, algorithmic approaches, and implementable software designs
• Support integration efforts by analyzing system interactions, resolving interface issues, and ensuring end-to-end functionality
• Collaborate with software, systems, and integration teams to ensure alignment among design intent, implementation, and operational use
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions, interface definitions, and analysis results
• Support verification and validation planning by defining expected system behavior and performance criteria
• Participate in Agile team activities, providing technical guidance throughout planning, design reviews, and execution Basic Qualifications:
Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 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
• Experience applying systems engineering principles to the design and analysis of complex systems
• Ability to interpret requirements and translate them into practical, well-reasoned design solutions
• Experience working in integrated teams spanning systems, software, and specialty engineering disciplines
• Familiarity with systems engineering artifacts, including requirements, interface definitions, use cases, and architecture descriptions
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Technical Skills
• Familiarity with engineering and collaboration tools, including Git, JIRA, Confluence, and standard development environments
• Ability to understand and evaluate software implementations without requiring primary coding responsibility
• Relevant experience in systems engineering, software systems engineering, or related technical field
• This role is best suited for: a Systems Engineer with deep technical expertise in software-intensive systems, or a Software Engineer seeking to move into system design and technical decision-making Preferred Qualifications:
• Background in system design, architecture, or technical analysis
• Experience with algorithms, data processing, or performance-driven systems
• Experience with system integration and interface development
• Familiarity with software development environments (Unix/Linux, Windows)
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experience supporting large, distributed, or multi-team development efforts
• Experience in the Ballistic Missile Defense domain or in closely related areas, such as Air Defense, Radar Systems, Missile Systems, or Integrated Air and Missile Defense"