Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer–Java (TS/SCI-CI Poly) (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 83,400 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer with strong Java experience to design, develop, and maintain mission‑critical software systems supporting NASIC at Wright‑Patterson AFB.

The ideal candidate communicates well, works with cross‑functional teams, and can operate in a SCIF. Security clearances required (TS/SCI) and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years software development experience.
• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years’ experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Active CI Polygraph.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Java development.
• Experience with OO design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Ability to work in a SCIF and follow security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based software applications for NASIC mission systems.
• Implement new features and enhance capabilities using modern Java frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues in development, test, and operational environments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and test procedures.

Skills

Java

Object-oriented design

Communication

SCIF compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Spring Framework

JEE

RESTful services

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Clearance required for start: Yes.

Clearance type: Top Secret.

Travel

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job 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 is seeking a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer with strong Java experience to design, develop, and maintain mission‑critical software systems supporting the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base.

NASIC is responsible for creating all‑source intelligence defining the present and future air, air defense, cyber, space, and ballistic missile threats to enable military operations, force modernization, and policy‑making.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator and problem‑solver who can work closely with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to a collaborative team of software, systems, network, and storage engineers supporting multiple networks and environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java‑based software applications in support of NASIC mission systems.
• Implement new features and enhance existing capabilities using modern Java frameworks and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues in development, test, and operational environments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and test procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Software Engineer (level 2): Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years software development experience OR a master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Principal Software Engineer (level 3): Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years software development experience OR a master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years’ experience.
• Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Active Counter‑Intelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in developing software in Java (e.g., core Java, JEE, Spring, or similar frameworks).
• Experience with object‑oriented design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Ability to work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), following all applicable security and handling procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating Java applications with RESTful services, message queues, and/or microservices architectures.
• Experience with additional programming or scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with security compliance, secure coding practices, and related security scanning tools.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00. Secondary 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Citizenship Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.