Software/ Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Huntsville, AL, USAMid Level / Staff+
Base Salary
$88k - $163k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, test, debug, integrate, and maintain software systems implementing logical and mathematical solutions for Global C2 missions.
- Participate on SAFe Scrum teams supporting multiple software baselines for the IBCS program.
- Develop software and upgrades in multiple programming languages while minimizing changes to tactical software behavior.
- Develop and maintain user interfaces using JavaFX and related technologies.
- Support unit and functional testing, code coverage analysis, static code analysis, and test automation.
- Create and update documentation using Markdown and collaboration tools.
- Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to deliver secure, scalable mission-critical software.
Requirements
- Software Engineer candidates require a STEM bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a STEM master's degree with 0 years of experience.
- Principal Software Engineer candidates require a STEM bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a STEM master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a STEM PhD with 0 years of experience.
- Strong object-oriented software development experience with Java and C++.
- Experience developing user interfaces with JavaFX.
- 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 DoD 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance, life and disability insurance, 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 provides no relocation assistance.
- The position requires Secret clearance at start, and U.S. citizenship is required for government-cleared positions.
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).