Principal Software Development Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Salary: $103,600–$155,400 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 21 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 629 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Development Analyst

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The Principal Software Development Analyst (GAITS) (26-386) joins the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications product team. This mid-level software developer role involves analyzing real-world data regarding Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness to support strategic and operational mission goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing features and stories within an Agile Scrum framework, creating new algorithms and tools for data utilization, and contributing to technical reviews and briefing packages. The position requires proficiency in MATLAB, Python, NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib, alongside experience with Linux command line, Bash scripting, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins. The role addresses the technical challenge of networking and synchronizing autonomous sensors and weapon systems to provide an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases.

Skills

Python MATLAB Java NumPy Pandas Matplotlib Linux Bash GitLab Jenkins CI/CD Agile Scrum JIRA Confluence Systems Analysis Software Verification Model-Based Analysis Probability Theory Control Theory Multibody Dynamics

What you'll do

Analyze real-world data regarding Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness.
Develop and complete software features and stories mapped to program objectives within an Agile Scrum team.
Develop new algorithms and tools to utilize data effectively.
Update current algorithms and tools based on new data inputs.
Participate in and contribute to technical reviews and briefing packages.
Design reusable analysis libraries, parsers, and data ingestion pipelines using Python, MATLAB, or Java.

What we're looking for

Must possess a current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 5 years of experience.
Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience.
9 years of relevant work experience as an alternative to a degree.
Experience with MATLAB or similar languages like Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).
Experience in systems analysis, software verification, or model-based analysis of complex defense-grade C2, sensor, or weapon systems.
Experience with Linux command line, Bash scripting, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab and Jenkins).

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