Principal Software Engineer (BM/SRM) (26-464) Space AHT

Northrop Grumman • Huntsville, AL

10d • $108,800 - $163,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration is hiring a Principal Software Engineer for the Battle Management/Sensor Resource Management (BM/SRM) Product Team within C2BMC Regional Applications. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, this on-site role supports the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program, a key component of the Missile Defense System. The role contributes to the development, optimization, and maintenance of Java-based applications used to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor battles, and control networked sensors and weapon systems. The position has no remote-work option and does not provide relocation assistance. Travel is approximately 10% of the time, including infrequent trips between Huntsville and Colorado development facilities as business needs require.

The engineer will implement software enhancements, improve existing algorithms and architectures, and identify ways to optimize application performance, data-processing efficiency, and system functionality. The role coordinates with the BM/SRM Algorithms, Analysis, and Design team and the BM/SRM Software Architect to translate algorithmic and architectural designs into efficient implementations aligned with system requirements. Work includes software development and maintenance, code reviews, unit testing, investigation and resolution of integration and testing issues, collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and participation in Agile planning and execution using established C2BMC processes. Applicants must hold an active, in-scope Secret clearance at the time of application.

The advertised primary-level salary range is $108,800–$163,200. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman provides a benefits package and a supportive work environment, with flexible and customizable benefits options.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university and 5 years of experience; or a related master’s degree and 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• Current, active, in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application; clearance is required to start.
• Experience developing Java-based software applications using object-oriented design principles.
• Experience analyzing, modifying, and optimizing existing software implementations to improve performance, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Experience working with existing software architecture, data structures, and algorithms to develop efficient, maintainable solutions.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, integration, testing, and debugging in Unix/Linux environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently investigate complex software issues and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel infrequently between Huntsville and Colorado development facilities as required by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Current, active Government-issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher, such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, or CND; certification must be maintained throughout the contract period.
• Experience identifying and resolving software performance bottlenecks, including optimization of data processing, memory utilization, and execution efficiency.
• Experience refactoring and improving Java-based algorithms and software architectures, including multithreaded or concurrent applications.
• Experience developing software in Agile and DevSecOps environments, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and software integration.
• Experience with Git/GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube, Eclipse, and JUnit.
• Experience interpreting software requirements, algorithm specifications, and system engineering documentation to support software implementation and integration.
• Experience in a structured, multidisciplinary engineering environment, including independently executing technical assignments and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Experience with Command and Control systems, C2BMC, or the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) domain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based software.
• Participate in code reviews, create and run unit tests, and investigate and resolve issues found during software integration and testing.
• Implement software enhancements and improve existing algorithms and software architectures.
• Identify and address opportunities to optimize application performance, data-processing efficiency, and overall system functionality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to evaluate software behavior, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement efficient, maintainable solutions.
• Coordinate with the BM/SRM Algorithms, Analysis, and Design team and the BM/SRM Software Architect to translate designs into software implementations and ensure changes align with system requirements.
• Participate in Agile planning and execution using established C2BMC processes.
• Travel infrequently between Huntsville and Colorado development facilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage
• Savings plan
• Paid time off, including vacation and personal business
• Education assistance
• Training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Company-paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal