Northrop Grumman · 13 hours ago
Software X-Lab Engineer 3 (26-047) - R10221187
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Principal Engineer Software X-Lab to support critical missile defense operations. The role involves software development and integration for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work as a mid-level member of the X-Lab software development team to develop and test innovative solutions in support of X-Lab projects and experiments
Responsible for software development using Java
Communicate effectively with others using strong verbal and written communication skills
Work independently or in a small group
Be flexible in a highly dynamic and ever-changing environment
Provide in-depth analysis and technical support for an extensive, distributed system written in Java
Perform complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user support for a large codebase
Follow specifications to develop or modify functionality in the code
Assist with design, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation
Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve overall system efficiency
Design, code, test, and implement automation tools
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Responsible for software development using Java
Communicate effectively with others using strong verbal and written communication skills
Work independently or in a small group
Be flexible in a highly dynamic and ever-changing environment
Provide in-depth analysis and technical support for an extensive, distributed system written in Java
Perform complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user support for a large codebase
Follow specifications to develop or modify functionality in the code
Assist with design, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation
Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve overall system efficiency
Design, code, test, and implement automation tools
Preferred
Command and control system application development
Previous experience with message translation software
Automated testing and pipeline development experience
Experience with software integration testing, including developing automated test scripts
Prior experience designing and developing microservices and deploying them with containers
Experience setting up a container environment
Understanding of systems engineering, systems design, and development
Ability to clearly document activities, write project plans, and prepare summary reports
Strong knowledge of software practices and coding standards
Experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
Familiarity with Java Spring
Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of backend development and message passing
Experience developing enterprise applications
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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