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　　Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is searching for Software Engineers (multiple positions) to join the Command and Control, Communication and Computer Missile Defense (C4MD) Business Unit in support of our programs, in Huntsville, AL. This position is capable of placing candidates anywhere within C4MD, MRPS, any programs like ABAD, IBCS, Wisla, SHORAD, and/or IRADs.

　　The selected candidates' task encompasses the following: Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with systems engineers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.

　　This requisition may be filled at Principal or Sr Principal Software Engineer level:

　　Principal SW Engineer - Bachelor's degree in STEM (and 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD) or additional years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered

　　Sr Principal SW Engineer - Bachelor's degree in STEM (and 9 years of relevant experience, or Masters and 5 years, or PhD and 3 years) or additional years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Active Secret Security Clearance is required

　　Experience with JAVA (work experience)

　　Familiarity with Python

　　Experience with collaborating in or using source code control environment (such as GitHub)

　　Understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile / Dev*Ops environment

　　For all positions: Following are good to have, but are not required:

　　Security+ certification

　　Experience testing SW for performance and functionality based on requirement specification and ability to identify and document exact sequence of activities desired

　　Experience with automated testing

　　Experience developing Eggplant software or Squish/ Froglogic.

　　OpenGL and Front end experience

　　OSGi services experience

　　Experience in Air & Missile Defense Command and Control programs such as PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC or THAAD or any sensor/weapon system, Link 16 experience

　　Python

　　R (Language)

　　Julia (Language)

　　SQL

　　NoSQL

　　MongoDB

　　Elasticsearch

　　Web Scraping

　　REST API

　　Git / Version control

　　AI/ML

　　Tensorflow

　　PyTorch

　　Numerical Computing / Optimization

　　Scrum Master experience

　　Dev Ops experience

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　　Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600

　　Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600

　　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.

　　Employees may be eligible for 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.

　　Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.