Senior Principal Software Engineer

Overview

Sr Principal Software Engineer - (RA) (25-409 & 25-410) - R10206645-2 at Northrop Grumman. Location: Huntsville, AL or Colorado Springs, CO. Travel: 10%. Clearance: Secret. This role requires on-site work with no remote options. Relocation assistance is not available.

Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Software Engineer (RA) to join our team of experienced and diverse professionals. This role supports the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. The candidate will be responsible for developing software in Java for one of the Regional Applications teams in Huntsville (Battle Management, System-Arch, or Track Server). With minimal oversight, provides specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, application impact, and customer areas.

Position Overview

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an operational platform allowing leaders to plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC delivers a layered missile defense capability, connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems globally and locally. It is a vital component of all ground and flight tests.

This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. The candidate will develop Java-based software for the Regional Applications teams in Huntsville (Battle Management, System-Arch, or Track Server). With minimal oversight, provides specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, application impact, and customer areas.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and providing technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
• Keeps software products current, debugs, and configures related systems
• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications
• Assists with design, coding, benchmarking, testing, debugging, and documenting programs
• Collaborate with other system support groups to resolve issues, establish standards, and enhance the overall efficiency of the operating system
• Designs, codes, tests, and deploys tools for automating operations
• Participates in most phases of software systems programming and may require minor guidance in other phases
• Leadership roles on small software-focused teams may be necessary

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience, or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application (required to start)
• Active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) strongly preferred at the time of application. If not held, it must be obtained within 40 days of the start date; candidate is responsible for securing and maintaining certification
• Software engineering and development with extensive Java/J2EE experience
• Experience with software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management
• Proficiency with tools such as Maven, git/GitHub, Nexus, Eclipse
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of Use Cases and SysML diagrams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Current and active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher at time of application (highly preferred)
• Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of Java foundation classes and toolkits
• Leadership experience in small teams (Agile leadership preferred)
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers
• Knowledge of server-side/database development and system administration
• Experience with net-centric and horizontal integration programs
• Strong problem-solving skills, including performance and operational issue analysis, root cause identification, and solution design
• Development of command-and-control systems applications
• Experience with software integration and formal testing
• Knowledge of Cyber Security/RMF requirements
• Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders
• Mentoring and teaching junior engineers
• Experience with performance modeling, microservices, DevSecOps/build management
• Designing and building graphical user interfaces
• Willingness to take on unanticipated tasks and work independently in a dynamic environment

Salary Range

Colorado Springs, CO: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

Huntsville, AL: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

Additional Information

The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives may apply depending on position. Northrop Grumman provides a benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays, and PTO.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to extension or shortening based on business needs.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance and certain restricted positions.

Company Info

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing