Principal Software Engineer - SW CI/CD Engr (26-425) Space AHT

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Principal Software Engineer - SW CI/CD Engr to design and drive standardized CI/CD, DevSecOps practices, and secure software delivery for the C2BMC program. The role emphasizes automation, security controls, and collaboration with multiple product teams and security personnel in a demanding classified environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years, or equivalent, and a strong background in Linux, scripting, and agile development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5 years experience; or a Master's with 3+ years; or 9 years experience in lieu of degree
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in secured environments
• Proficient in Linux-based admin tasks, scripting, and security controls within CI/CD
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and meet program security requirements

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a standardized CI/CD pipeline for all RA ART product teams
• Work with Cyber and Platforms ARTs to meet security, compliance, and performance requirements
• Integrate core DevSecOps tools (Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence) for automated build, test, and deployment
• Develop Linux shell scripts and Ansible playbooks to automate configuration, provisioning, deployment, and monitoring
• Administer SE Linux and Red Hat repositories to support secure builds and deployments
• Collaborate with system admins, IT, and security to troubleshoot and improve pipeline performance
• Present status updates on pipeline health, tool performance, and risks to RA leadership
• Support Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement of CI/CD and DevSecOps practices

Skills

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Linux administration

Shell scripting

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Git

Nexus

Jenkins

Jira

Confluence

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 Principal Software Engineer - SW CI/CD Engr (26-425) 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 C2BMC program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that allows leadership to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities across all ranges and flight phases, serving as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations-both globally and regionally. It is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense capabilities.

Within this mission, the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (RA ART) of the C2BMC National Team (C2BMC NT) delivers critical software capabilities across multiple product teams and development sites. We are seeking a SW CI/CD Engineer to drive standardization, automation, and security across our software delivery pipelines, enabling rapid, reliable, and secure delivery of capabilities to the warfighter.

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, and maintain a standardized CI/CD pipeline for use by all Product Teams within the RA ART, ensuring consistency, reliability, and scalability across multiple software releases and build versions
• Work across the RA ART and closely with the Cyber and Platforms ARTs to ensure that CI/CD tools, integrations, and configurations meet security, compliance, and performance requirements
• Integrate and manage core DevSecOps tools (e.g., Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence ) to support automated build, test, integration, and deployment workflows in classified environments
• Implement and support Linux-based system administration and system security controls required for CI/CD infrastructure , including hardening, patching, and compliance with program security requirements
• Develop and maintain Linux shell scripts and Ansible playbooks to automate configuration, provisioning, deployment, and monitoring of CI/CD infrastructure and applications
• Administer and manage Security-Enhanced (SE) Linux and Red Hat repositories to support secure software builds and deployments
• Collaborate closely with system administrators, IT, and security personnel to troubleshoot issues, resolve integration challenges, and continuously improve pipeline performance and reliability
• Present regular, clear status updates on pipeline health, tool performance, ongoing work, risks, and issue resolution to RA leadership and other stakeholders
• Support Agile development practices within the RA ART, participating in relevant Agile ceremonies and contributing to continuous improvement of CI/CD and DevSecOps practices

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, DevOps 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