Principal Software Engineer – BM/SRM SW Engineer (25-383)

Northrop Grumman

77d • $105,400 - $158,000

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer – BM/SRM SW Engineer to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, based in Huntsville, AL, plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline preferred and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year of related experience with a PhD, or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
• Active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher preferred.
• Extensive Java/J2EE experience or an alternative OO development background.
• Experience with software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, and configuration management.
• Problem-solving skills to review performance and operational issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience in developing enterprise applications on Linux; Windows experience is also preferred.
• Development of command and control system applications.
• Experience in software integration and formal testing.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing Cyber Security and RMF standards.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-software professionals.
• Experience in performance modeling.
• Experience with microservices.
• Experience with DevSecOps and/or build management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for software development in Java for the Regional Applications Battle Management team.
• Offers specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines.
• Performs in-depth analysis and provides technical support for system software products.
• Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products.
• Develops or modifies operating system applications based on specifications.
• Supports design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documenting programs.
• Collaborates with other system support groups to resolve issues and enhance efficiency.
• Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for automating operations.
• Works on most phases of software systems programming applications.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree