Principal Software Development Analyst (26-490)
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$104k - $155k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, test, and investigate Java-based applications for the Global Track Processing software team.
- Develop efficient algorithms and apply linear algebra to support accurate global situational awareness from sensor data.
- Analyze high-level needs and define structured requirements leading to integrated, fielded software capabilities.
- Perform object-oriented software design, automated testing, software modeling, and unit-test development.
- Prepare software documentation, technical memoranda, white papers, models, presentations, project reports, plans, and status updates.
- Collaborate with internal and external customers and provide solutions to difficult technical issues.
- Support key events that may require non-standard work hours and limited travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years, PhD with 1 year, or 9 years of relevant work experience as an alternative to a degree.
- Active Secret security clearance at the time of application.
- At least 2 years of Java development experience writing operational code and unit tests.
- At least 1 year of experience in a Linux environment, preferably Red Hat, CentOS, or Oracle Linux.
- At least 1 year of experience using Git in Linux and at least 1 year using Jira and Confluence.
- At least 1 year of software modeling using UML and experience writing and presenting technical documentation.
- Experience with object-oriented paradigms and software design patterns.
- Ability to communicate effectively, present technical approaches and findings, and work through difficult technical problems.
- Preferred experience includes Eclipse, MATLAB, Visio, Enterprise Architect, SysML, Bash or similar scripting, automated test-driven development, continuous integration, linear algebra, and Agile methodology.
Benefits
- Health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, and training and development.
- Flexible and customizable benefits, including insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, company-paid holidays, and PTO.
- On-site work in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with no remote option and no relocation assistance.
- Approximately 10% travel; non-standard work hours may be required during key events.
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).