Sr. Principal Software Development Analyst – TS Analyst Lead (26-336)

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 135,800 - 203,600; 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 is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Development Analyst – TS Analyst Lead for Huntsville.

The role supports the C2BMC program to analyze track processing, discrimination, and performance across development, testing, and operations. You will coordinate analysis efforts, develop solutions, and communicate findings to engineers, stakeholders, and customers in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on rigorous data analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience or Master’s with 6+ years or 12 years equivalent
• Active DoD Secret clearance required at start
• Experience producing analytical reports on complex systems
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python for prototyping, data visualization, scripting
• Experience with Linux command-line, spreadsheets, databases for data analysis
• Knowledge of statistical methods and time-series analysis for trend detection
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Track Server analysis and stakeholder coordination
• Perform analysis, root-cause troubleshooting, scenario support, and behavior assessments
• Use automated tools and manual techniques to analyze software in an integrated environment
• Interface with cross-functional teams to define analytical approaches and deliver actionable insights

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Statistical Methods

Linux

Scripting

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/SE/Math/Physics

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SQL

Git/GitLab

JIRA/Confluence

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 Sr. Principal Software Development Analyst – TS Analyst Lead (26-336) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, 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 an essential part of the Missile Defense System. It provides a critical operational platform that enables the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and Combatant Commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, providing an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a key component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities. The successful candidate will work with the C2BMC Regional Applications Track Server team to provide detailed analysis of Track Processing and System Discrimination performance and behavior from formal and informal event runs.

Essential Functions

• Will coordinate Track Server analysis and behavior for various internal and external stakeholders, as well as coordinate analysis efforts within the Track Server team
• Perform analysis, root-cause troubleshooting, scenario support, and behavior assessments of C2BMC Track Server software across development, ground testing, and operations
• Use automated tools and apply manual techniques to analyze software capabilities and behaviors in an integrated environment
• Interface with cross-functional teams and Subject Matter Experts to define analytical approaches, set up scenarios, assist with anomaly resolution, and deliver actionable insights to customers and stakeholders

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, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Proven experience producing analytical reports on complex systems and algorithms (performance, behavior, and functionality)
• Ability to use MATLAB or a comparable language (e.g., Python) for prototyping, data visualization, scripting, data manipulation, and parsing
• Ability to use spreadsheets, databases, and/or Linux command-line tools for hands-on data analysis and verification
• Experience with statistical methods, time-series analysis, and data visualization to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies
• Excellent analytical abilities and the ability to clearly present complex technical concepts to engineers, stakeholders, and customers
• Understanding of systems and software engineering processes, principles, and lifecycles
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Self-motivated and collaborative; thrives in a fast-paced environment and can switch between high-priority tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in missile defense battle management, IR/RF sensor tracking, intercept engagements, space domain awareness, or command and control systems
• Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and statistical methods to interpret system trends, behaviors, and test results
• Strong math/physics background: probability, statistics, linear algebra, spatial & timing reference frames
• Experience working in Agile Scrum environments utilizing JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with automated analysis and assessment in software applications/systems
• Ability to create analysis tools and parsers using MATLAB, Bash, Java, Python (or similar)
• Experience with object-oriented coding, SQL queries, regular expressions, reading Java code, and using Git/GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to read and understand Java, C, or C++ code

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

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.