Principal Software Engineer (X-Lab) (26-328)

Northrop Grumman; United States; 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 seeks a Principal Software Engineer (X-Lab) to join a diverse team at Schriever Space Force Base, CO. You will lead full-cycle software development for C2BMC capabilities, emphasize object-oriented design, and work on Windows and Unix/Linux platforms with essential DoD security requirements.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, DoD 8140 IAT II certification, and 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 5 years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3 years; or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher at the time of application; maintains certification throughout contract.
• Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application; required to start.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs.
• Experience deploying, integrating, and troubleshooting across Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.
• Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Eclipse IDE, Maven, Git/GitLab, Python, and Ansible for build, version control, and configuration management.
• Write and maintain Bash scripts for automating build-and-test pipelines.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, and automated test frameworks.
• Ability to produce repeatable test artifacts and maintain test coverage.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle software engineering for new capabilities.
• Basic Systems Engineering understanding to drive software design.
• Software development using Java (or another object-oriented language).
• Apply object-oriented design principles and patterns.
• Adapt to rapidly changing requirements and tight deadlines.
• On-site work at MDIOC in Schriever SFB, CO with some work at Hwy 83 facility; no remote option.
• Support deployment, integration, and troubleshooting across Windows and Unix/Linux.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure successful software delivery and reliability.

Skills

Java development

JUnit

Mockito

Bash scripts

Windows

Unix/Linux

Eclipse IDE

Maven

Git/GitLab

Python

Ansible

Security+ / DoD 8140 IAT II

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Engineering

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

Eclipse IDE

Maven

Git/GitLab

Python

Ansible

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 (X-Lab) (26-328) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, 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 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 X-Lab is responsible for developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System, including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, and other critical, leading-edge missile defense technologies.

Essential Functions:

The candidate must possess demonstrable skills in the following areas:

• Full-cycle software engineering for new capabilities

• Basic Systems Engineering understanding to drive software design

• Software development using Java (or another object-oriented language)

• Principles and patterns of Object-Oriented development

• Should be comfortable with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges requiring novel solutions, fast-paced work, and tight deadlines

• This full-time position is based on-site at the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) in Schriever SFB, CO, and does not offer remote work options

• Some work is required at the Hwy 83 facility

• Work hours outside the usual schedule are probable during event execution

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, 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 DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

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

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

• Managing application deployment, integration, and troubleshooting across Windows and Unix/Linux platforms

• Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems

• Experience with any of the following: Eclipse IDE, Maven, Git/GitLab, Python, and Ansible for build, version control, and configuration management

• Write and maintain Bash scripts for automating build-and-test pipelines

• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, and automated test frameworks

• Ability to produce repeatable test artifacts and maintain test coverage

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of hands‑on Java development in a secure or defense-related environment

• Strong command of the Java Spring framework ( Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Boot )

• Experience working within Linux environments

• Experience with software testing and analysis tools

• Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML is a plus

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.