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# Principal Engineer Software (GAITS) (26-386)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $155,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Confluence, JIRA, Linux, Eclipse (Software), Apache Maven, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Git, Information Technology, Operational Systems, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9124021/principal-engineer-software-gaits-26-386

## About the Role

* A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
 * Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the eligibility to be read into SCI clearance
 * Experience with Java or C++ software development, software testing, or software integration

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Eclipse, Git, Jenkins, Maven, Jira, and Confluence is highly desired
 * Experience with using and developing SW and creating scripts on Linux is strongly desired

## Description

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems., This position is for a mid-level software developer to join a C2BMC product team in Colorado Springs, CO, and Schriever SFB. The chosen candidate will be assigned tasks appropriate to their experience level and will collaborate with mentors to enhance their skills as needed.


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