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Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Software Engineer – BM/SRM (26-325)

huntsville, AL

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Northrop Grumman lists this Sr Principal Software Engineer – BM/SRM (26-325) opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Description

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 Sr Principal Software Engineer – BM/SRM (26-325) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, 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 and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

The Regional Applications (RA) Battle Management/Sensor Resource Management (BM/SRM) team is seeking a senior software engineer to join the Huntsville development effort.

Essential Functions

Working with minimal direction, the role requires deep technical expertise across multiple software disciplines and an understanding of systemwide implications and user needs

Ideal candidates have a proven track record of building and supporting high-performance applications and possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Experience with automated testing, software development, best practices, and a collaborative mindset is essential to success in this role

Willingness to accept unforeseen assignments

Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

Will also debug, configure, and maintain existing codebases and create automated tools to improve developer productivity and operational efficiency

Will design, develop, and maintain high-throughput, object-oriented applications utilizing common OOP languages and Python

Conducts detailed analysis, design, coding, unit and integration testing, performance benchmarking, operational integration, and provides ongoing user support for complex software products

Basic Qualifications

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

Proficiency in Python and at least one additional object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, C#, or C++)

Experience with Agile software development methodologies

Experience in software integration and formal testing

Strong background supporting software engineering on DoD programs

Experience in developing command and control (C2) system applications

Strong understanding of software development best practices and the ability to apply them in a multi-team environment

Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven track record of root-cause analysis and issue resolution

Proven ability to mentor and motivate junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and drives the team toward shared success

Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment

Experience presenting complex concepts to non-software-engineering audiences, including senior program leadership, government representatives, and military leaders

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

Strong knowledge of Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to support Agile software development teams

What We Can Offer You

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education AssistanceTraining and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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huntsville, AL, 35824, US

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