Sr Principal Software Engineer (26-355)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Engineer (26-355) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, 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 a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

 

This role is for a Software Engineer working on the C2BMC program. The candidate will handle Java development for a Regional Applications team based in Colorado Springs, focusing on User Interface, Enterprise Services, or RA-An. Working with minimal supervision, the candidate will offer specialized knowledge across various systems and software areas, along with a broad understanding of related disciplines, application impacts, and customer needs.

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Responsible for in-depth analysis and technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support

• Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products

• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications

• Assists with the design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs

• Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the operating system's overall efficiency

• Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operational automation

• Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases

• Leadership positions on small, software-focused teams may be required

• Experience in software integration and formal testing

• Thorough knowledge of software development best practices and the skill to implement them across multiple teams

• Strong problem-solving abilities demonstrated through effective root cause analysis and issue resolution

• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers

• Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration

• Strong problem-solving skills, including reviewing performance and operational issues, identifying root causes, and recommending, designing, and implementing solutions

 

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, E