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# Software/Dev Ops Engineer - Level 4 - Space AHT

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,800.0 - $203,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Systems, Git, Solid Principles, Atlassian Tools, Modeling and Simulation, Bitbucket, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us7048c25c6ae2bb101f734cd447fc44e0/eaa

## About the Role

STEM B.S. Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of relevant experience; M.S. with 6 years of relevant experience or PhD with 4 years of experience.
Applicants must have a current active in-scope US Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Experience with the Atlassian tool suite and software version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket
Experience working in a DevOps environment
The ability to neutrally assess and decompose open-ended technical problems into action plans with defined success criteria
Experience developing modeling and simulation software or debugging complex software systems
Experience with languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, ADA, or JAVA
Experience working with Object Oriented Design, SOLID design principles, or software design patterns
Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment, Experience supporting missile defense programs such as GWS
Experience performing root cause analysis (on software systems) or forensic software analysis
Active Security+ certification

## Description

The selected Engineer will support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor responsible for providing technical contributions and guidance to software products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).


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