Principal Computer Systems Architect (Software) (26-377)

About this role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Computer Systems Architect (Software) (26-377) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, 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 plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, 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.   The candidate will join the C2BMC Planner Team within the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART). Their role involves defining and managing the implementation of the software architecture for a Java-based missile defense command-and-control planner system, ensuring it adheres to the C2BMC program's architectural principles. They will also provide direct technical support to the Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, and the Planner Client team, while coordinating with various engineering disciplines, including Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Integration & Test, and Operations & Sustainment.   Essential Functions:   • Conduct trade studies and analyses for ongoing and upcoming C2BMC development efforts

• Keep the software architecture artifacts for the Planner team

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Planner software's design

• Determine the ramifications and impacts of proposed architectural changes to the software baselines

• Analyze system performance by quantifying performance, identifying bottlenecks, and measuring throughput

• Support briefings, presentations, and demonstrations for the customer

• Support the analysis, design, and implementation of cyber requirements in the software

• Collaborate with other program architects to develop enterprise architecture, following established intent and guidelines

• Installation and setup of Linux and Windows hardware platforms, covering everything from the OS installation to the C2BMC-developed applications.

• Coordinate the execution of SW integration tests across various environments to ensure proper system operation

• Collaborate with software developers as needed to diagnose issues and determine the root cause during software integration

• Report any errors you encounter

• Creative problem solver who finds solutions within technical and programmatic constraints

• Practical experience with Government integration processes, Agile and DevOps methodologies, and automated testing tools

  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, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree 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 in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start • Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs • The candidate should possess experience in software engineering and architecture involving large software systems • Experienced in designing software architecture for large-scale distributed systems that prioritize scalability, extensibility, maintainability, and reliability • Experience in Java programming and managing software development across the entire lifecycle • Learn about contemporary software architecture paradigms like event-driven and service-oriented architecture • A skilled communicator capable of connecting engineering teams, customer and program leadership, and individual contributors to provide effective solutions • Experience integrating complex applications across Windows and Unix/Linux platforms

  Preferred Qualifications:   • Experience with Helm, Ingress, and other container orchestration tools is a plus

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