Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
Huntsville, AL, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$136k - $204k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, test, debug, integrate, and sustain software systems implementing logical and mathematical solutions for Global C2 missions.
- Develop and maintain software products across multiple baselines for the IBCS program while working on SAFe Scrum teams.
- Perform software upgrades in multiple programming languages and versions while minimizing changes to operational tactical software.
- Develop and maintain user interfaces using JavaFX and related technologies.
- Create and update documentation using Markdown and collaboration tools.
- Support unit and functional testing, code coverage analysis, static code analysis, and test automation.
- Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to solve complex technical problems in a highly integrated environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 8 years of relevant experience, a master’s degree and 6 years, or a PhD and 4 years.
- Strong object-oriented software development experience with Java, C++, and JavaFX user-interface development.
- Experience with Bash, including SSH and SCP, Perl, and Python.
- Proficiency in Linux-based development and runtime environments.
- Experience with Git and GitLab for configuration management and source control.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Active Secret Clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include MBSE experience with Cameo or similar tools, Jenkins or similar CI/CD pipelines, RTI/DDS, OSGi, XML, Eclipse or VS Code, tactical data links, and radar track management.
- CompTIA Security+ certification is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions involving government clearance or other restricted work.
Benefits
- Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off are provided.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
- The role requires 10% travel and offers no relocation assistance.
- Secret clearance is required to start.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).