Software Engineer - Level 4

Job Overview

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start:
Yes (Secret). Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi‑Domain Operations, Missile Defense Integration Business Unit invites you to be a Sr. Principal Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s STEM degree and 6 years of related experience, or 4 years of experience with a PhD.
• Extensive experience developing real‑time embedded software in C++.
• Experience with hardware/software integration.
• Experience developing software in a RHEL environment.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools and Agile software development practices.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.
• Must possess a current active in‑scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, required to start.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field.
• Missile Defense domain knowledge.
• Experience using LabVIEW.
• Security+ Certification.
• Current active in‑scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Primary level salary range: $ – $. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and for executive positions long‑term incentives. Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off are among the benefits provided.

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit