Northrop Grumman

Principal Software Engineer - CI/CD Engineer (26-139)

Northrop Grumman$103K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • Active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher is required
  • In-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance is required
  • Experience with GitLab and Jenkins for building automated pipelines
  • Proficiency in configuration management tools, particularly Ansible
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code principles
  • Experience with Bash or PowerShell scripting

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and provide technical support for GitLab pipelines and related tools
  • Maintain and debug CI/CD workflows in various environments
  • Develop and refine automated build, test, and deployment processes
  • Support pipeline design, scripting, and testing for reliable software releases
  • Collaborate with teams to implement code quality checks and establish deployment standards
  • Resolve system and pipeline issues with cross-functional teams
  • Design and implement tools for infrastructure and operations automation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan
  • Flexible savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Education assistance
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Software - CI/CD Engineer (26-139) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential for supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial component of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities, enabling a responsive approach to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and regionally to enhance performance. C2BMC is vital for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

As a member of the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (RA ART) of the Missile Defense National Team for Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) (also known as C2BMC NT), this position will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools that enable the delivery of mission-critical software.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs analysis and provides technical support for GitLab pipelines and related DevOps tools, including troubleshooting complex pipeline and integration problems
  • Maintains, debugs, and configures CI/CD workflows and related systems across development, testing, and production environments
  • Develops or improves automated build, test, and deployment processes based on defined requirements and specifications
  • Supports pipeline design, scripting, testing, debugging, and documentation to ensure consistent and dependable software releases
  • Collaborate with development, manual and automated testing, and operations teams to implement code quality checks, generate metrics, automate processes, and establish deployment standards aligned with SDLC and DevOps best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve system and pipeline issues, contribute to standards, and enhance the overall efficiency of the software delivery lifecycle
  • Participates in designing, coding, testing, and implementing tools that support infrastructure and operations automation


Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, 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 DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
  • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
  • Experience building and troubleshooting automated pipelines with GitLab and Jenkins to develop, test, and deploy software
  • Experience with configuration management and automation tools, especially Ansible
  • Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
  • Understanding the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps best practices
  • Experience developing Bash scripts and/or PowerShell scripts
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially with software developers and testers
  • Domain management experience, such as creating and maintaining user accounts, role-based access control (RBAC), security groups, group policy management, etc.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) or Platforms as a Service (PaaS)
  • Experience in containerization and orchestration
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools, Java development experience


What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to choose options that best fit your needs and your family's. Your benefits will include the following:

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • Flexible Work Arrangements


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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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