Principal Software Engineer – X-Lab Developer (26-411)
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$104k - $155k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate prototype software capabilities for missile-defense applications.
- Perform full-cycle software engineering, including design, implementation, deployment, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Develop Java or other object-oriented software using appropriate principles and patterns.
- Apply systems-engineering concepts to inform software design.
- Support application deployment across Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.
- Use Eclipse IDE, Maven, Git/GitLab, Python, and Ansible for builds, version control, and configuration management.
- Create and manage Bash scripts to automate build and testing processes.
- Develop automated tests with JUnit, Mockito, and other test frameworks while maintaining repeatable test artifacts and coverage.
- Adapt to changing requirements, novel design challenges, fast-paced work, and tight deadlines.
- Travel approximately 10% of the time for business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field plus five years of experience; or a related master’s degree plus three years of relevant experience; or nine years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Current, active Government-issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher, such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, or CND, required at application and throughout the contract period.
- Current, active, in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance required at application and to start.
- Experience with Java or another object-oriented programming language and object-oriented development principles.
- Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems and application deployment, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Preferred: three years of hands-on Java development in a secure or defense-related environment.
- Preferred: strong command of Spring, including Spring MVC, Spring Data, and Spring Boot.
- Preferred: Linux experience and experience with software testing and analysis tools.
- Preferred: knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
Benefits
- Health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, and training and development.
- Flexible work arrangements are offered, although this position specifically requires on-site work with no remote option.
- No relocation assistance is available.
- The role is based at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, and requires approximately 10% travel.
- Potential additional eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses is described separately from base salary.
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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).