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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $155,400.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Computer Animation, Agile Methodology, Server Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Cloud Computing, Static Program Analysis, Computer Programming, Data Visualization, Linux, DevOps, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Public Key Infrastructure, Software Architecture, Ansible, Message Oriented Middleware, SAP (Applications), Server Administration, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Planning Software, Scripting, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Modeling and Simulation, Docker - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-engineer-sr-principal-software-engineer-u-colorado-springs-co--4c789c58-c5b2-44e2-93f3-55326c049515 ## About the Role Principal Software Engineer: * Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of development experience (3 years with a Master's Degree, 1 years with a PhD) with Python and C++. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance. and Ability to obtain SAP * 2 Years Experience with Agile programs including Agile DevOps * 2 Years Experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products * 2 Years Experience in producing software architecture documentation * Experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes * US Citizenship, * Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of development experience (6 years with a Master's Degree, 4 years with a PhD) with Python and C++. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance. and Ability to obtain SAP * 4 years with Agile programs including Agile DevOps * 4 years of experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products * 4 years of experience in producing software architecture documentation * 5 years of experience with Python, C++ and Docker/Kubernetes * Prior experience with modeling and simulation in support of wargaming, user training, TTP generation and/or CONOPS exploration * US Citizenship, * Experience developing satellite ground software with any of the following applications for spacecraft missions is highly preferred: Command and Control, Mission Planning, Visualization, and/or Astrodynamics * Experience with the creation and use of spacecraft command and control system utilizing cryptographic equipment and a combination of government and/or commercial communications paths. * Experience with the creation and use of planning software and constraint checking applications utilized in complex and dynamic space mission planning * Experience with the creation and implementation of visualization tools for space missions, including dynamic renderings of space vehicles, depiction of space vehicle missions, simulation of space vehicle sensor and mission outputs, and configuration displays of complex contextual and situational awareness information * Linux, Ansible, Docker, Graphics and Animation, UI/UX experience, Agile Programming Methodologies, Ansible, C++ Programming Language, Client Server Architecture, Cloud Computing, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Control Systems, Cryptography, DevOps, Diversity, Docker, Documentation, Financial Projections, Government, Operating Systems, PostgreSQL, Project Schedule, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Python Programming/Scripting Language, SAP, Server Programming/Applications, Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Simulation, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Static Analysis, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen ## Description Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking multiple Software Engineers to support Eastern Software and Controls in their development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground software. This position is located onsite on our Colorado Springs, CO campus. After hours or extended work week may be required. What You'll Have an Opportunity to Do: * Full stack development at the OS, platform, and mission unique software layer * Developing client and server applications and services using service-oriented architectures, message bus-based data exchange that include first-of-a-kind capabilities. * Applications will span languages and toolsets including C++, Python, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation. * Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind. * Develop software which provides command and control functionality of a hardware system (sending commands, receiving acknowledgements, working on and integrating across interfaces) * Develop software which enables activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes. * Develop software which enables the visualization of a complex and dynamic environment in both two and 3 dimensions, complete with decisions tools, intelligent context, and user-centric interface design. This position may be filled at the Principal Software Engineer (level 3) or Sr. Principal Software Engineer (level 4).