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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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The Principal Software Development Analyst (GAITS) (26-386) joins the C2BMC product team to support critical missile defense operations. Working within an Agile Scrum framework, this role involves analyzing real-world data regarding Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness while developing features, stories, and new algorithms to utilize data effectively. The position requires building tools, updating existing systems, and contributing to technical reviews for large-scale, real-time systems. Key technical requirements include proficiency in MATLAB or Python using NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib, along with experience in Linux command line, Bash scripting, and CI/CD pipelines via GitLab and Jenkins. Candidates must possess skills in systems analysis, software verification, and model-based analysis of complex defense-grade sensor and weapon systems. The role addresses the technical challenge of networking and synchronizing autonomous sensors to provide a coordinated response to ballistic missile threats.
Analyze real-world data regarding Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness.
Develop and complete software features and stories within an Agile Scrum framework.
Create new algorithms and tools to utilize mission data effectively.
Update existing algorithms and tools based on incoming data.
Contribute to technical reviews and the preparation of briefing packages.
Perform systems analysis and software verification for complex defense-grade C2, sensor, or weapon systems.
Develop reusable analysis libraries, parsers, and data ingestion pipelines using Python, MATLAB, or Java.
What we're looking for
Must have a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience, a Master's degree plus 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant work experience.
Must possess a current, active, in-scope Government-issued Top Secret security clearance with eligibility to be read into SCI.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Experience with MATLAB or similar languages such as Python including NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
Experience in systems analysis, software verification, or model-based analysis of complex defense-grade C2, sensor, or weapon systems.
Experience contributing to authoritative analysis reports for large-scale, real-time systems regarding performance, reliability, and functional behavior.
Proficiency with Linux command line, Bash scripting, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins.
Knowledge of systems and software engineering processes, principles, and lifecycles.