Principal Software Development Analyst-Top Secret Clearance Required- R10248159

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration is seeking a Principal Software Development Analyst (GAITS) to join our Colorado Springs team. Based in CO, the role supports strategic and operational defense goals and requires a Top Secret clearance to start.

This mid-level position focuses on C2BMC software development within a skilled, diverse team. The candidate will analyze real-world Missile Defense data, contribute to Agile Scrum cycles, and develop data-driven algorithms and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s with relevant experience or 9 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance required to start and read into SCI clearance eligibility.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).
• Experience in systems analysis, software verification, or MBSA of defense-grade C2/ sensor/ weapon systems.
• Experience contributing to authoritative analysis reports for large-scale real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real-world Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness data.
• Contribute to Agile Scrum team by delivering features and stories.
• Develop new algorithms and tools to utilize data effectively.
• Update existing algorithms and tools based on new data.
• Participate in technical reviews and briefing packages.

Skills

MATLAB experience

Python (NumPy, Pandas)

C2BMC knowledge

Linux command line

CI/CD pipelines

Agile Scrum

Excellent communication

Data analysis

JIRA/Confluence

Model-based analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Mathematics/Physics or related

Master’s degree in related field

9 years relevant work experience as alternative to degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

GitLab

Jenkins

Linux

Bash scripting

CI/CD tooling

Java

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Software Development Analyst (GAITS) (26-386) 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 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 plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, 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, both 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.

This position is for a mid-level software developer to join a C2BMC product team in Colorado Springs, CO, and at Schriever SFB. The selected candidate will be assigned tasks appropriate for their experience level and will collaborate with mentors to enhance their skills as needed.

Essential Functions

• Analyze real-world data about Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness
• As part of an Agile Scrum team, develop and complete features and stories mapped to program objectives
• Develop new algorithms and tools to utilize data effectively
• Actively update current algorithms and tools based on new data
• Participate in and contribute to technical reviews and briefing packages

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 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the eligibility to be read into SCI clearance
• Experience with MATLAB or similar languages like Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)
• Experience in systems analysis, software verification, or model-based analysis of complex defense-grade C2, sensor, or weapon systems
• Experience contributing to authoritative analysis reports for large-scale, real-time systems, covering performance, reliability, and functional behavior
• Knowledge of systems and software engineering processes, principles, and lifecycles
• Experience with Linux command line, Bash scripting, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab and Jenkins)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in missile defense battle management architectures, IR/RF sensor tracking, intercept modeling, and space domain awareness
• Specific knowledge of one or more MDS elements, such as C2BMC, AN/TPY-2, LRDR, BOA, SBIRS, Aegis BMD, or PATRIOT is highly desired
• Strong mathematical background in probability theory, stochastic processes, control theory, and multibody dynamics
• Experience working within Agile Scrum frameworks
• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence
• Designed reusable analysis libraries, parsers, and data ingestion pipelines using Python, MATLAB, or Java

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.