Senior Software Configuration & Release Engineer — Secret

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Huntsville is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst to develop, enforce, and maintain Software Configuration Management on a large-scale program in Huntsville, AL. The role emphasizes automated tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and close collaboration with development, systems engineering, and testing teams.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and an active secret clearance, with salary guidance provided and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires an active secret clearance at time of application.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience for Software Configuration Analyst.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience for Principal role.
• Experience with software builds and CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experience managing multiple software baselines (branching, tagging, merging).
• Experience facilitating change control processes (CCB) and documenting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor software builds across environments.
• Establish and control multiple software baselines and branches.
• Document software changes with rationale and traceability to requirements.
• Manage release notes, build manifests, and related CM documentation.
• Lead or support Change Control activities and prepare for boards.

Skills

Active secret clearance

Software configuration management

CI/CD pipelines

Documentation and traceability

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (STEM or related)

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman Huntsville is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst to develop, enforce, and maintain Software Configuration Management on a large-scale program in Huntsville, AL. The role emphasizes automated tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and close collaboration with development, systems engineering, and testing teams.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and an active secret clearance, with salary guidance provided and a comprehensive benefits package.