Principal Software Engineer - BM​/SRM

Location & Travel: Re-location Assistance:
No relocation assistance available. Clearance required for start:
Yes. Clearance type:
Secret. Travel:
No.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems — Missile Defense Integration offers a Principal Software Engineer - BM/SRM (26-216) to support the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders. The role is located in Huntsville, AL, and requires on-site presence with no remote options.

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

BMC) program enables missile defense operations planning, battle monitoring, and sensor/control coordination worldwide. This position focuses on Java software development for the Regional Applications / Battle Management Sensor Resource Management (BM/SRM) team.

• Perform in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.
• Work from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications; assist with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve overall operating-system efficiency.
• Design, code, test, and implement tools for operations automation.
• Work on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction or guidance in other phases.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Current, active DoD‑issued Secret security clearance required at the time of application.
• Experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management.
• Software engineering and development experience with strong Java/J2EE, C++/OO, or similar language experience.
• Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also desired).
• Use of common software development and management tools such as Maven, Git/Git Hub, Nexus, and Eclipse.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Command and control system application development experience.
• Experience with software integration and formal testing.
• Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders.
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  and/or build management.

• Health plan.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and, for certain positions, long-term incentives.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.