Senior Principal Software Engineer – DoD Secret Clearance

ngc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site in Huntsville, AL

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer or Senior Principal Software Engineer to contribute across the full software development lifecycle. You will work with software designers/engineers on CI/CD pipelines, collaborate within an Agile team, and engage with customers to demonstrate progress and deliver high-quality software.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, expertise in Java/C/C++, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, Linux, and cloud

Qualifications

• BS in STEM or related field with 5+ years experience (or MS with 3+ years) for Principal role.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Proficiency in OO languages (Java, C, or C++).
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, Linux, and Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in planning, design, and development of CI/CD pipelines and software systems.
• Complete work independently and as part of an Agile team.
• Support the team to deliver software on schedule.
• Solve complex problems with innovative solutions and communicate progress to customers.

Skills

Java

C

C++

Python

Education

BS in STEM or related field

MS in STEM or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab

GitHub

Ansible

ArgoCD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer or Senior Principal Software Engineer to contribute across the full software development lifecycle. You will work with software designers/engineers on CI/CD pipelines, collaborate within an Agile team, and engage with customers to demonstrate progress and deliver high-quality software.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, expertise in Java/C/C++, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, Linux, and cloud