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Software/Principal Software Engineer PM

Yesterday Huntsville, AL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 searching for a Software Engineer to join the Global C2 Solutions Business Unit in support of our programs in Huntsville, AL.

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The selected candidate's tasking encompasses the following: Design, develop, document, test, and debug automation tools collecting software metrics. Inform, update, and advise Program Management on the improvement and deprecation of various metrics. Collaborate with Agile Software Teams and Technical Leadership to drive process improvement. Assist Control Account Managers (CAMs) and support development of Earned Value Management artifacts. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, boasts a strong technical background, and has an interest in the Financial and Program Management aspects of a large Software Program.
Basic Qualifications:

T02: Bachelor's in science with 2 years of experience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or master's degree
T03: Bachelor's in science 5 years of experience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); master's with 3 years of experience; PhD with 1 year of experience
Must have Active Secret Security Clearance
Experience developing software using Object-Oriented Programming (Python, Java, C++)
Experience developing software on Linux
Experience managing source code using Git, GitHub, or GitLab
Understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile/DevOps environment
Qualifications that would be nice to have:

Experience with Python
Experience with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate
Experience with Visual Studio Code
Experience with Unit testing
Experience with Jira and Confluence
Experience supporting Technical Management
* Experience Leading a Scrum Team
Primary Level Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $128,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $158,000.00The 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): Huntsville, AL
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10208771
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-24T20:13:05

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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