Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer- Futures
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
Huntsville, AL, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$109k - $204k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications and software systems delivering logical and mathematical solutions for Global C2 missions.
- Develop and rapidly release prototype software for demonstrations, exercises, and other mission-critical events.
- Build robust, secure, and scalable software solutions for the Integrated Battle Command System program.
- Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and IT engineers on Agile software teams.
- Adapt to evolving mission and program needs by learning new technologies and supporting diverse technical assignments.
Requirements
- Principal level requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, 3 years with a master’s degree, or 1 year with a PhD; Senior Principal level requires 8 years with a bachelor’s, 6 years with a master’s, or 4 years with a PhD.
- Active Secret clearance is required to start.
- Strong object-oriented software development experience in Java and C++.
- Proficiency in Linux-based development and runtime environments, including Bash and Python scripting.
- Experience with Git or GitLab, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Agile development using SAFe and Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Experience developing and sustaining real-time or distributed systems using RTI/DDS publish/subscribe middleware.
- Experience with tactical data links and external interfaces such as MIL STD 6016, Link 16, Blue Force Tracker, IBS, or ADS-B.
- Experience with JavaFX user-interface development, track management, sensors, composite tracks, IFF devices, and Combat Identification.
- Experience with U.S. Army systems such as PATRIOT, LTAMDS, SENTINEL A3/A4, and M-SHORAD, including engagement planning, PAC-2/PAC-3, AIM-9X, and indirect fires.
- Preferred qualifications include MBSE experience with Cameo or similar tools, Jenkins or similar CI/CD pipeline experience, and CompTIA Security+.
Benefits
- Primary base salary range is $108,800.00-$163,200.00 and secondary level base salary range is $135,800.00-$203,600.00.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be available.
- No relocation assistance is available.
- Travel is approximately 10% of the time.
- The position requires Secret clearance at start and U.S. citizenship for government-clearance-related work.
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).