
Northrop Grumman
Software/ Principal Software Engineer
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Job 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 Defense Systems is seeking multiple Software Engineers and Principal Software Engineers to join the Global C2 Solutions Business Unit in Huntsville, Alabama. You will help design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain mission‑critical command and control (C2) software used by our warfighters and customers around the world. In this role, you will support the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program on Agile Software Teams, working closely with systems and hardware engineers to build robust, secure, and scalable software solutions that address complex logical and mathematical challenges in support of Global C2 missions. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands‑on development, solving complex technical problems, and collaborating in a highly integrated, Agile environment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Software Engineer- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in STEM field and 0 years of experience.
- Principal Software Engineer- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, Master's degree in STEM field and 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD in STEM field and 0 years
- Strong object-oriented software development experience with: Java, C++
- User interface development experience using JavaFX
- Experience with scripting languages and tools, including: Bash (including SSH and SCP), Perl, Python
- Proficiency in Linux-based development and runtime environments.
- Experience with modern configuration management and source control tools (Git / GitLab).
- Active Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including Cameo or similar tools.
- Experience utilizing Jenkins or similar CI/CD pipelines to build, integrate, and test software.
- Experience supporting real-time or distributed systems using RTI/DDS publish/subscribe middleware.
- Experience with the Open Service Gateway initiative (OSGi) framework.
- CompTIA Security+
- Experience with XML for data exchange and configuration files.
- Experience using Eclipse, VS Code, or similar IDEs for Java/C++ development.
- Experience with external interfaces such as MIL‑STD‑6016 (Link 16), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), IBS, ADS‑B, or similar tactical data links.
- Radar track management experience on prior programs.
Skills & Technologies
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Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Senior
Salary Range
$87,600 – $163,200
Location
Huntsville, AL
Posted
1 day ago
Country
US