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# Software Engineer - Level 4

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $129,300.0 - $193,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Product Management, Software Engineering, Scripting, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Gitlab, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bitbucket
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9065326/software-engineer-level-4

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD.

 * Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
 * Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs

 * Recent experience developing software in C/C++, Java, Python, or similar object-oriented languages

 * Experience performing test-driven development

 * Quick to learn and absorb new concepts and information

 * Experience with git configuration management tools and collaboration products like Github, BitBucket, or GitLab

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 * Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

 * Highly experienced with Linux, scripting, and operations

 * Experience implementing complex mathematical algorithms in code

 * Experience with automated software requirements testing and analysis

 * Experience developing software in an Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment.

## Description

The Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Level 4 will support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence and will support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing software engineering tasks using languages like C++ and Python to support complex analysis of defense systems.

 * Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.

 * Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design and development of product software.

 * Ensure software standards are met and meet customer requirements.

Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.


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