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# Software Engineer/ Software Architect - Level 4

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,800.0 - $203,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, JIRA, Configuration Management, Linux, Commercial Software, Software Architecture, Software Systems, Data Processing, Scripting, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Bitbucket, Docker
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us74853930128a94f409486b1893936efa/eaa

## 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 experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience
 * Software architecture and design experience
 * Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and container orchestration

 * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

 * Configuration management experience using Git, Bitbucket, and JIRA
 * Basic team leadership experience
 * Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs
 * Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance which is required to start, * Highly experienced with Linux, scripting, and operations
 * Experience with automated software requirements testing and analysis
 * Experience with battle management and or fire control systems
 * Experience developing in an Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment
 * Very solid background in math and physics

## Description

As a Software Engineer and Software Architect on an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) team, you will work in a collaborative environment to design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. You will conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of data processing systems for product and commercial software. Ensure software standards are met.
Essential Functions:

 * Responsible for planning and evolving processes and practices to execute program goals
 * Analyze Demonstration and I&T Plans to define the software baselines required for each phase
 * Perform gap analysis and maturity analysis for software components to identify needed capabilities
 * Lead the development of new software systems in a complex environment
 * Attain and utilize an overall system vision, managing the development and integration of several subsystems and vendors

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