Staff Software Architect (Secret) – Lead Complex Systems

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Staff Software Architect (Level 5) to join the Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations and Missile Defense Integration BU. The role can be located on-site in Boulder, CO, Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL, with relocation assistance available.

The successful candidate will design and implement complex software systems, lead architecture efforts, and collaborate across subsystems and vendors. Requires advanced STEM degrees and extensive experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years experience, or a PhD and 8 years of experience.
• Software architecture and design experience
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and container orchestration
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Responsibilities

• Plan and evolve processes and practices to execute program goals
• Analyze Demonstration and I&T Plans to define the software baselines required for each phase
• Perform gap analysis and maturity analysis for software components to identify needed capabilities
• Lead the development of new software systems in a complex environment
• Attain and utilize an overall system vision, managing the development and integration of several subsystems and vendors

Skills

Software architecture

Software design

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Security clearance handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Bitbucket

JIRA

Job description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Staff Software Architect (Level 5) to join the Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations and Missile Defense Integration BU. The role can be located on-site in Boulder, CO, Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL, with relocation assistance available.

The successful candidate will design and implement complex software systems, lead architecture efforts, and collaborate across subsystems and vendors. Requires advanced STEM degrees and extensive experience.