Sr Principal Software Engineer – SW Engr Product Owner (26-306)

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to serve as the SW Engr Product Owner for the C2BMC program, onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. In this role, you will partner with the C2BMC-G software team to shape the product vision, manage the roadmap and backlog, and drive the development of innovative solutions for Missile Defense projects. This position emphasizes technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to adapt to evolving requirements in a fast-paced defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the C2BMC-G software development team to develop and test innovative solutions that support Missile Defense Agency projects and experiments.
• Define and oversee the product's vision, roadmap, and backlog to ensure it delivers value to users and aligns with business objectives.
• Understand customer needs, prioritize features, and work with development teams to deliver successful product releases.
• Non-standard work hours may be required during event execution, and travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree.
• Current, active DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs.
• Proven contributions to object-oriented software development and testing, including the ability to translate high-level needs into a structured set of requirements that culminate in a fielded product.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with experience in presenting technical methods and writing and executing engineering plans within projects.
• Proven skills in the following areas:
  • Development of new software capabilities
  • Java or other object-oriented languages for software development
  • Principles and patterns of object-oriented development
  • Creation of comprehensive and reproducible tests
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to convey desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and system users
  • Comfort with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges requiring novel solutions, fast-paced work, and tight deadlines

Technologies

• Java
• Eclipse IDE
• Maven
• Git
• Windows
• Unix/Linux

Benefits

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

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Clearance

Clearance required for start: Yes. Current Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time

Salary

USD 129,300 - 193,900 per year