Principal Software Development Analyst, Performance Assessment Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
$108,800–$163,200 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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Below market

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This role $136k
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This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $136k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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 198 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,950–$176,300 across 198 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Development Analyst, Performance Assessment Engineer

As a Principal Software Development Analyst – Performance Assessment Engineer at Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Huntsville, AL, you will play a critical role in developing ad hoc post-processing analysis tools using Java, Python, or MATLAB to assess the performance of C2BMC systems. Your daily tasks include tracking system updates and conducting deep-dive analyses across various technical metrics to ensure optimal timing, track quality, and discrimination accuracy. You will serve as a liaison between analysts and developers, converting complex findings into actionable development tasks and presenting them in detailed analysis documents for internal and external leadership. The ideal candidate has experience with Java, Python, database management, networking, and DevOps tools like Jenkins and GitLab, along with expertise in statistical distributions and hypothesis testing. This role requires a strong background in software engineering or computer science and offers opportunities to work on large-scale defense systems at the forefront of missile defense integration.

What you'll do

  • Develop ad hoc post-processing analysis tools and plots to assess C2BMC performance using Java, Python, or MATLAB.
  • Track C2BMC development updates to detect regressions after code changes.
  • Conduct deep-dive analysis of C2BMC performance across various parameters over large datasets.
  • Convert analysis findings into specific, actionable development tasks for the team.
  • Create and present detailed Analysis Documents/Briefs for internal and external leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of relevant work experience
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, and C++ programming languages
  • Experience developing tooling and products for system analysis using Java and Python
  • Knowledge of database management, networking, and data communications
  • Ability to create and present detailed analysis documents and briefings
  • Familiarity with contemporary computing hardware including servers, storage systems, VMs, and networking practices

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