Principal Software Engineer (BM/SRM) (26-464) Space AHT

Join Northrop Grumman’s team supporting the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program. This onsite role in Huntsville, AL focuses on building and maintaining Java-based software for the Battle Management/Sensor Resource Management (BM/SRM) Product Team, with hands-on collaboration across algorithms and software architecture.

What you’ll work on

The C2BMC program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It helps enable systematic planning, collective monitoring, and dynamic control of networked sensors and weapon systems to support global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities and serves as a force multiplier by networking and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems across operational and strategic levels.

In this role, you will develop, optimize, and maintain software for the C2BMC Battle Management/Sensor Resource Management Product Team, working closely with the BM/SRM Algorithms, Analysis, and Design (BAAD) team and the BM/SRM Software Architect to ensure algorithmic and architectural improvements align to system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based software, including participating in code reviews, creating and running unit tests, and troubleshooting issues found during software integration and testing
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to evaluate software behavior, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement efficient and maintainable solutions
• Participate in Agile planning and execution using established C2BMC processes
• Implement enhancements and contribute to the optimization and maintenance of Java applications, including improvements to algorithms and software architectures
• Coordinate with BM/SRM BAAD and the BM/SRM Software Architect to translate designs into software implementations and keep changes aligned with system requirements

Requirements

• Must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application (required to start)
• Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or 9 years of relevant experience as an alternative to a degree
• Experience developing Java-based software applications using object-oriented design
• Experience analyzing, modifying, and optimizing existing software to improve performance, efficiency, and maintainability
• Experience working with software architecture, data structures, and algorithms to build maintainable and efficient solutions
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle (design, implementation, integration, testing, debugging) in Unix/Linux environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate complex issues and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to travel infrequently between Huntsville and Colorado development facilities as required

Technologies

• Java, Unix/Linux, Agile, DevSecOps
• CI/CD pipelines, Git/GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube
• Eclipse, JUnit

Benefits and support

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Work location: On-site in Huntsville, AL with no remote options. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Primary level salary range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 per year.

Preferred qualifications

• Current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher at the time of application (examples include Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND)
• Experience identifying and resolving software performance bottlenecks, including optimization of data processing, memory utilization, and execution efficiency
• Experience refactoring and improving existing Java-based algorithms and software architectures, including multithreaded or concurrent applications
• Experience developing software within an Agile and DevSecOps environment, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and software integration
• Experience with Git/GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube, Eclipse, and JUnit
• Experience interpreting software requirements, algorithm specifications, and system engineering documentation to support implementation and integration
• Experience in a structured multidisciplinary engineering environment, including independently executing technical assignments and mentoring less experienced engineers
• Experience with Command and Control (C2) systems, C2BMC, or the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) domain