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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Engineer Software - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $253,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Fault Tolerance, Scrum Methodology, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, Safety Critical Systems, Atlassian Tools, Software Coding - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gh0s6i ## About the Role The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach., Bachelors degree from an accredited university and 12 years of relevant experience (4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree), OR a Masters degree and 10 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 8 years of relevant experience. - Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. - Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. - Experience leading requirements, architecture, design, integration, and verification of complex, software-intensive, safety-critical systems using MBSE methods (minimum 2 years MBSE experience). - Experience with Agile software development in cross-functional Scrum teams, including defining and managing software/system requirements, performing SCFTA and/or safety analyses, and integrating multiple engineering disciplines and suppliers on a DoD program (preferably with USAF Nuclear Surety and/or cyber certification exposure). Preferred Qualifications: - Active DoD Top Secret Clearance. - Proficient with DOORS and Cameo (or similar MBSE/SysML tools), with demonstrated ability to write, decompose, and manage system and software requirements and models; OMG SysML Model Builder Fundamental Certification is a plus. - Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence) supporting Agile planning, backlog management, and technical documentation across multiple IPTs and suppliers. - Experience with USAF Nuclear Surety (AFMAN 91-119) and/or cyber certification for command and launch or other nuclear-related systems, including delivery of software products for flight/IFC certification and support to system buildup and flight tests. - Experience applying Model-Based Product Line Engineering concepts to software-intensive systems, and evaluating technical risks and trade-offs to develop and present solution options to management and customer stakeholders. ## Description Lead the architecture, design, and integration of complex software-intensive, safety-critical systems in support of the SLCM-N Tactical Supplier Management Team throughout Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction. - Develop, decompose, and manage system, hardware, and software requirements (including safety-critical functions) using MBSE methods and tools, ensuring traceability from mission objectives through design, implementation, and test. - Plan and conduct Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis (SCFTA) and other functional safety analyses, and define software and system requirements and interfaces that enable safe, fault-tolerant, and deterministic operation for critical functions. - Create and maintain architecture, requirements, design, and verification plans/standards for software and systems, including verification plans and procedures that provide complete functional validation as defined in the Software Requirements Specification. - Lead cross-functional, Agile Scrum teams and multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to integrate software, hardware, and specialty engineering disciplines. - Evaluate technical risks, issues, and trade-offs across suppliers and system elements; develop and present solution options, recommendations, and mitigation plans to program and customer leadership. - Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, and Model-Based Product Line Engineering concepts to develop, analyze, and maintain system models, interfaces, and product line variants for the Command and Launch system. - Guide software development teams in applying software engineering best practices (coding standards, configuration management, test automation, continuous integration) to deliver software artifacts that meet nuclear surety, cyber, and certification requirements. - Develop and support system integration, verification, and validation activities, including lab integration events and flight test buildup and execution, to demonstrate compliance to requirements and support certification milestones. - Represent the program as a prime technical contact with customer and supplier counterparts, clearly communicating technical approaches, findings, and program status, and providing technical leadership to resolve complex issues with minimal direction. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [System Resilience: Surviving the Software Storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/874-system-resilience-surviving-the-software-storm) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)