Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - FORGE

Requisition ID: R10181488Category: EngineeringLocation: Boulder, Colorado, United States of AmericaClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this positionShift: Days (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 2At 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. 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.The Launch and Missile Defense Systems division within Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Sensor Specific Processing (SSP) Team. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile warning, missile defense, battlespace awareness, and technical intelligence mission areas.FORGE SSP is a software application hosted on the Governments FORGE framework used to process legacy Space Based Infrared Sensor (SBIRS) data. Our team fully adopts Agile methods and strictly executes an Agile framework across all team functions. The position is located in Boulder, CO.Position Overview:As a Principal Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, documentation, testing, deployment, and debugging of software applications. This includes researching, identifying, and implementing solutions to complex, multi-disciplinary software problems.Essential Functions:New feature implementation that allows for smooth integration with pre-existing systemsSoftware development using Agile MethodologyUtilizing Jira to document bugs and enhancementsSoftware engineering support for multi-language (C/C++, Python, and Java) and complex software systemsEnhance usability, performance, and maintainability of systems via analysis and bug fixesCoordinate, integrate, and resolve defects in conjunction with the test teamBasic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Software Engineer:Principal Software Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year with a PhD.Senior Principal Software Engineer (Level 4): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or 4 years with a PhD.Linux experienceC/C++ and Python proficiencyObject Oriented Programming (OOP) experienceAbility and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needsApplicants must have either a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance, or an inactive U.S. Government DoD issued Secret clearance within the past 2 years at the time of application.Preferred Qualifications:A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearanceOO design pattern and modern data structure experienceConfiguration management software experience (i.e. Git, etc.)Experience with containerizationSoftware development and troubleshooting in a team environmentLegacy software and modernization effort experienceJava and shell scripting language experienceAgile development experienceAtlassian Tool Suite experienceTechnical leadership experienceFull software development lifecycle experienceFamiliarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors and simulations is a plusSalary Range: $110,300 - $165,500Salary Range 2: $137,400 - $206,000The 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.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06