During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team. - Has served at least 180 days on active duty - Is within 12 months of separation or retirement - Will receive an honorable discharge - Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS - Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months - Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is searching for Software Engineers/Principal Software Engineers (multiple positions) to join the Global C2 Solutions Business Unit Business Unit in support of our programs, in Huntsville, AL. These positions are 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses heavily on Java and Object Oriented development (not web development, etc.) We are open to interviewing candidates who do not yet hold a clearance, but who have the ability to obtain/maintain one. Software Engineer level- 2 Years with Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM- required by the program); OR Masters Degree. Principal Software Engineer level- 5 Years with Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); 3 Years with Masters; 1 Years with PhD Active Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain Secret Clearance Experience developing software using Java Experience developing software using C++ Experience developing software on Linux Experience managing source code using Git, GitHub, or GitLab Understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile/Dev*Ops environment Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29 Experience with Python Experience with JavaFX Experience with JavaScript Experience with Bash Experience with Perl Experience with XML Experience with Eclipse Experience with Visual Studio Code Experience with Jupyter Notebook Experience with OSGi Experience with Google Guice Experience with Unit testing Experience with JUnit Experience with Automated Testing Experience with Squish Experience with Jenkins Experience with Dev*Ops Experience with Docker Experience with Kubernetes Experience with Ansible Experience with Jira and Confluence Experience with MIL-STD 6016 (L16) Experience with Modeling and Simulation Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Experience with Blue Force Tracker (BFT) Experience with Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Experience with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Experience with Air & Missile Defense Command and Control programs such as IBCS, PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC or THAAD or any sensor/weapon system Security+ certification