Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer (Systems) BM/SRM (26-269)

Northrop Grumman$87K — $131K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields with 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree with no experience, or 6 years of relevant experience as an alternative to a degree
  • Active DoD-issued Secret security clearance required at application
  • Experience in applying systems engineering principles to complex system design and analysis
  • Ability to interpret requirements into design solutions
  • Experience in integrated teams across engineering disciplines
  • Familiarity with systems engineering artifacts like requirements and interface definitions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Translate system requirements into software designs
  • Support integration by analyzing system interactions and resolving interface issues
  • Collaborate with teams to align design, implementation, and operational use
  • Develop technical documentation including design and interface definitions
  • Define expected system behavior for verification and validation
  • Participate in Agile team activities and provide technical guidance throughout the process.

Benefits

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer (Systems) BM/SRM (26-269) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

This position is for a Software Systems Engineer supporting the C2BMC program, with a focus on system design, technical decision-making, and integrating 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


What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • Flexible Work Arrangements


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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

Northrop Grumman Careers

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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