Principal Engineer DevOps – SW Engr III

Principal Engineer Dev Ops – SW Engr III (26-404)

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Dev Ops – SW Engr III (26-404) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2

BMC) program forms a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational platform that allows the U.S. president, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders to:

• Systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations
• Collectively monitor the battle as it develops
• Dynamically manage designated, networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives

C2

BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and phases of flight. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations—both globally and regionally—to improve performance. C2

BMC is also essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

As a Software Engineer III focused on Dev Ops and CI/CD, you will help drive modern software delivery practices and resilient infrastructure for this mission-critical enterprise.

Essential Functions:

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git Lab CI and Jenkins to support efficient, reliable software delivery
• Develop and maintain complex software applications in languages such as Python, Java, and scripting languages including Bash and Power Shell
• Implement solutions for an enterprise-scale network, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Software-defined Networking (SDN) approaches to optimize and automate network management
• Develop and maintain documentation for all software assets, including CI/CD pipelines, architecture diagrams, configuration details, and tooling guides
• Develop and enhance automation scripts and services (primarily in Python or Java) to improve Dev Ops workflows and reduce manual effort
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across building systems, pipelines, and cloud-based or virtualized environments to restore services quickly and improve system reliability
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to refine deployment processes, improve system performance, and enhance operational efficiency
• Create, maintain, and present KPIs and other metrics related to Network Enterprise, providing clear, data-driven insights to leadership and stakeholders
• Support critical activities outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by mission needs
• Perform any other required tasks necessary to meet program objectives in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university,…