Sr. Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI & Polygraph Required) - Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Software Engineer to join our team supporting FROST . This position would be based at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO.
This role will support an operational program environment by developing new capabilities, troubleshooting/ resolving problems, and supporting real-time satellite launch events in a dynamic operational environment. This is an opportunity to maintain and evolve a satellite ground system in support of Mission Applications and Graphical User Interface (GUI) development and Database interactions. This is a position in which one has the opportunity to work at an operational customer facility in a dynamic environment where one can directly impact the success of an important mission.
Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
All facets of the software design, development, and integration life cycle for software and database changes identified by program personnel especially as it pertains to Command and Telemetry processing. This includes analysis of change requests and requirements for new software support capabilities; software, COTS/GOTS integration; implementation of software using Java, C/C++, C/Python scripts, Oracle applications, and other programming tools.
Resolve technically challenging issues and proactively evolve system requirements.
Support rehearsals and day-of-launch activities.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of experience or Master's and 7 years of experience. OR a PhD and 4 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
An active TS/SCI and Polygraph are required to start.
Experience designing and implementing software applications in the Java programming language.
United States Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing Java applications with Spring Boot framework and associated services.
Experience developing on JavaScript framework (Angular, React, Vue, etc.).
Experience using NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB).
Experience with mentoring junior engineers on an agile development team.
Experience with establishing/configuring continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Experience using distributed version control system: git, mercurial, etc. Experience working in an agile development environment. Understanding of agile terminology, methodology, and lifecycle.
Knowledge of Microservices architecture style.
Basic understanding of relational databases and structured query language (SQL) syntax.
Experience with space command and control operations and concepts. Knowledge of satellite ground system concepts.
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and basic services.
Experience with Apache Camel messaging service.
Experience with JBoss Enterprise Application Platform hosting, configuration, and deployment.
Experience with Oracle Database management and sustainment.
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