Software Engineer - Secret Clearance for Missile Defense

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; 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 in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Engineer (BM/SRM) to join the regional applications team. You will develop Java-based software supporting BM/SRM, analyze issues, and collaborate across systems to ensure reliable mission support.

The role requires a government Secret clearance, on-site work, and strong OO programming skills with Java/C++/C#. Experience with Python and SonarQube is valued for code quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 2 years of experience or Master’s with 0 years; or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Active in-scope Government-issued Secret clearance required to start
• Experience in object-oriented software development and data structures
• Proficiency in Java, C#, C++, or similar OO languages; Python desired
• Knowledge of software engineering practices, unit testing, and code quality tools like SonarQube

Responsibilities

• Develop software in Java for the Regional Applications team in Huntsville, AL
• Provide cross-system updates, support related disciplines, and communicate with customers
• Analyze issues and support software products across design, development, testing, and operational integration

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Java

C++

Python

Communication skills

Education

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

Master’s degree in related field

6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Java

C#

C++

Python

SonarQube

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Engineer (BM/SRM) to join the regional applications team. You will develop Java-based software supporting BM/SRM, analyze issues, and collaborate across systems to ensure reliable mission support.

The role requires a government Secret clearance, on-site work, and strong OO programming skills with Java/C++/C#. Experience with Python and SonarQube is valued for code quality and continuous improvement.