Principal Software Engineer (GloMA) (25-465)

This position does not offer relocation support and requires on-site work with no remote options.
Position Overview:
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that allows 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 manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals.
C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, providing an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both 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.
This position is for a Principal Software Engineer on the C2BMC program, supporting the development of software for C2BMC and JEMINI. The selected candidate will be responsible for software development using Java. The selected candidate should have a solid understanding of basic software development practices, including coding standards and configuration management. The successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the poise and flexibility needed to operate in a highly dynamic environment.
Essential Functions:

Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and providing technical support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
Keeps software products current, debugs, and configures them
Develops or modifies operating system applications based on specifications
Assists with designing, coding, benchmarking, debugging, and documenting programs
Collaborate with other system support teams to resolve issues, set standards, and improve the overall efficiency of the operating system
Designs, codes, tests, and deploys tools for operations automation
Handles most phases of software systems programming applications and may require guidance and instruction
Basic Qualifications:
Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience, or a PhD and 1 year of related experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the eligibility to be cleared at the TS/SCI level.
Experience with software engineering and development in Java/JEE is required.
Experience with database design, management, and maintenance
Familiarity with:
Hibernate
SQL
PostgreSQL/Enterprise DB

Experience using common software development & management tools such as:
Git
Nexus
JIRA
Confluence
Maven or Gradle,
Eclipse

A good understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and UML diagrams
Experience developing enterprise applications
Familiarity with Java foundation classes and toolkits
Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration
Experience working as part of an Agile team
Preferred Qualifications:

Current and active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret / TS
Applicants with a current active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) are highly desired
Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking are highly desirable
Command and control system application development
Previous experience with message translation software
Automated test and pipeline development experience desired
Test-driven development
Experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
Experience with Software Integration testing, including developing automated test scripts
Prior experience designing and developing microservices and deploying with containers
Experience setting up a container environment
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend, and develop a solution
* Experience with Risk Management Framework/STIG/Fortify mitigation
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Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Colorado Springs, CO

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10208177

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-20T20:14:02