Sr Principal Software Engineer (26-355)
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$129k - $194k/yr
Responsibilities
- Analyze and provide technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.
- Develop or modify operating-system applications and create automation tools from specifications.
- Perform coding, benchmark testing, debugging, currency updates, configuration, documentation, and operational deployment.
- Use Java/J2EE and related software development tools to develop enterprise applications on Linux, with Windows experience also relevant.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and resolve performance and operational issues across multi-team environments.
- Interface with system support groups to resolve problems, establish standards, and improve operating-system efficiency.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership on small software-focused teams when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 8 years of experience; or a related master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Current, active, in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, required to start.
- Experience with at least one object-oriented language, including Java, C#, C++, or Python, with strong Java/J2EE experience preferred or required by the role description.
- Experience with software integration, formal testing, automated testing, automated build pipelines, coding standards, and configuration management.
- Extensive experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits and enterprise application development on Linux; Windows experience is desired.
- Experience using Maven, Git/GitHub, Nexus, and Eclipse.
- Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, oral and written communication, and collaboration skills.
- Experience mentoring and motivating junior engineers; small-team or Agile team leadership experience is preferred.
- Understanding of server-side/database development, computer system administration, and standard systems engineering artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-team environment.
Benefits
- Health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, and training and development.
- Flexible work arrangements are listed among the benefits, but this position specifically requires on-site work in Colorado Springs with no remote options.
- No relocation assistance is available.
- The role requires 10% travel.
- Additional benefits include life and disability insurance, company-paid holidays, and PTO.
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).