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Sr Principal Software Engineer (AHT)

In Person (Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America)
Full Time
$127,000 – $190,600

Location:
Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is searching for Sr Principal Software Engineers (multiple positions) to join the Command and Control, Communication and Computer Missile Defense (C4MD) Business Unit in support of our programs, in Huntsville, AL. These positions will be contingent upon funding.

The selected candidates’ task encompasses the following: Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with systems engineers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, and development. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Sr Principal Software Engineer- Bachelor's degree in STEM (and 9 years of relevant experience, or Masters and 7 years) or additional years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required
  • Experience with JAVA
  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience with GitLab or similar
  • Understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile/Dev*Ops environment 

Qualifications that would be nice to have:

  • Experience with C++
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence
  • Experience with Jenkins
  • Experience with Eclipse
  • Experience with Visual Studio Code
  • Experience with Fortify
  • Experience with Dev*Ops
  • Experience with Air & Missile Defense Command and Control programs such as IBCS, PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC or THAAD or any sensor/weapon system, Link 16 experience.
  • Security+ certification