Sr Principal Software Engineer – Global Systems & SW Architect (26-276)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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 Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Software Engineer – Global Systems & SW Architect (26-276) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, or Schriever Space Force Base, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.   This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Overview:   The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It supports key operational functions that enable the U.S. president, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapons to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC underpins layered missile defense systems, providing an optimized response to threats at all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensors and weapons systems worldwide and regionally, enhancing overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is vital for all ground and flight tests, verifying and demonstrating missile defense capabilities now and in the future.   This position is for a Software Engineer on the C2BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for developing Java software for the Regional Applications/Battle Management Sensor Resource Management (BM/SRM) team.   Essential Functions:   Collaboration – Work under the direction of the Global Chief Architect (or delegate) with task-order engineers, software architects, and program managers to translate requirements into architecturally compliant allocations and to complete design packages that meet the mandated "ilities” criteria   Requirements & Architecture – Develop, review, and baseline derived system requirements, architectural decompositions, and engineering estimates, explicitly addressing maintainability, reliability, usability, and scalability throughout   Technical Interface – Serve as the technical liaison to MDA working-level counterparts   Mentorship – Provide guidance and skill-building to junior systems engineering staff, emphasizing “ilities”-focused design thinking   Governance & Planning – Participate in iteration planning, internal review boards, and governance activities; educate teammates on architectural patterns in use; ensure designs are testable, traceable, and optimized for long-term operation   Flexibility – Ability to shift between tasks on short notice and support varied mission needs   Travel – Periodic travel to CONUS program review sites (Huntsville, AL) and local trips in the Colorado Springs area. Limited additional travel to support program needs   Basic