Principal Software Engineer, C2BMC Defense Systems

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

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