Principal Software Engineer (26-434) (Space AHT)
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$104k - $155k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, test, and implement Java software for the distributed C2BMC Global system.
- Analyze and provide technical support for a large Java codebase, including design, integration, testing, debugging, and user support.
- Develop automation tools and troubleshoot performance and operational issues to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Interface with systems engineering, cyber, operations, integration and test, and development teams to resolve problems and improve system standards.
- Prepare technical documentation including design descriptions, test plans, test reports, and user support materials.
- Contribute to software design, benchmark testing, continuous improvement, and new system capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 5 years of experience; a related master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; or 9 years of relevant experience in place of a degree.
- Current, active, in-scope government-issued Top Secret clearance at application, with eligibility to be read onto SCI clearance.
- Proficiency designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting Java applications in complex distributed environments.
- Experience developing software in a Unix/Linux environment and developing enterprise-scale applications.
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, testing and debugging, server-side development, and message passing in distributed systems.
- Experience working on an Agile software development team and familiarity with Java Spring and related frameworks.
- Experience with Git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven, and Eclipse or similar IDEs.
- Understanding of Use Cases, UML diagrams, software engineering practices, coding standards, and structured development environments.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and independent-work skills.
- Preferred qualifications include IAT Level II or higher certification, command and control or defense application experience, message translation and integration experience, and microservices deployment using containers.
Benefits
- Health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, and training and development.
- Flexible work arrangements are offered, but this position requires on-site work in Colorado Springs with no remote option.
- No relocation assistance is available.
- Employees may also receive company-paid holidays, life and disability insurance, overtime or shift differential where applicable, and discretionary bonus eligibility.
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).