Principal Computer Systems Architect

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$103,600–$155,400 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
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Below market

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Principal Computer Systems Architect

The Principal Computer Systems Architect (Software) joins the C2BMC Planner Team within the Regional Applications Agile Release Train. This role is responsible for defining and managing the software architecture for a Java-based missile defense command-and-control planner system while ensuring adherence to established architectural principles. Key responsibilities include conducting trade studies, maintaining architecture artifacts, overseeing design implementation, analyzing system performance bottlenecks, and supporting cyber requirements. The candidate will work with various engineering disciplines to coordinate integration tests across Linux and Windows platforms. Required skills include experience in software engineering for large-scale distributed systems, Java programming, and familiarity with event-driven or service-oriented architectures. Technical expertise should also include Agile and DevOps methodologies, automated testing tools, and potentially container orchestration tools like Helm and Ingress. The role addresses the critical challenge of networking and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems to manage ballistic missile defense operations.

What you'll do

  • Define and manage the software architecture for a Java-based missile defense command-and-control planner system.
  • Conduct trade studies and analyses for ongoing and upcoming C2BMC development efforts.
  • Maintain all software architecture artifacts for the Planner team.
  • Analyze system performance by quantifying metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and measuring throughput.
  • Support the analysis, design, and implementation of cyber requirements within the software.
  • Install and set up Linux and Windows hardware platforms from OS installation to application deployment.
  • Coordinate the execution of software integration tests across various environments to ensure proper operation.
  • Diagnose root causes and resolve issues during the software integration process.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a current, active, in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience, Master's with 3 years experience, or 9 years of relevant work experience are acceptable.
  • Experience in software engineering and architecture involving large software systems.
  • Experience designing software architecture for large-scale distributed systems prioritizing scalability, extensibility, maintainability, and reliability.
  • Experience in Java programming and managing software development across the entire lifecycle.
  • Experience integrating complex applications across Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.
  • Experience with Helm, Ingress, container technologies, or VMware systems (preferred).

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