Senior Software Engineer secret clearance
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Newport News
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees
have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that
impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations
to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be
at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's
history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to
stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who
have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces
to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture
thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing
your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do
what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of
history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr
Principal Software Engineer for GCCS-J development team. This
position 100% onsite in Newport News, VA. GCCS-J is the DoD’s Joint
Command and Control system of record, delivering a fused, real-time
operational picture to commanders and warfighters. The
modernization effort emphasizes cloud-native software engineering,
microservices, advanced data ingestion and synchronization,
improved data models, and enhanced user experience to support
JADC2-aligned mission objectives. Responsibilities: Lead
engineering teams across multiple product areas. Guide technical
investigations and architectural decisions. Mentor junior and
mid-level engineers. Define scalable architectures for
microservices, APIs, and data pipelines. Develop logical and
physical data models. Design and optimize data ingestion,
transformation, and synchronization workflows. Ensure data
integrity, performance, and interoperability. Implement backend and
frontend components using Java, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
Develop REST services and event-driven capabilities. Integrate
software into CI/CD pipelines. Support automated testing,
containerization, and secure coding practices. Lead Sprint
planning, reviews, and backlog refinement. Ensure Definition of
Done and acceptance criteria compliance. Coordinate with
developers, testers, product owners, and government stakeholders.
Communicate technical risks and progress. Validate workflows with
end users. Ensure usability and mission alignment. Basic
Qualifications: Bachelors with 8 years experience; Masters with 6
years experience; 4 Years with PhD. Strong experience with Java,
JavaScript, TypeScript, and object-oriented design. Proficiency in
REST services and event/messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ,
ActiveMQ, GraphQL, SSEs, etc.). Experience with SQL, NoSQL,
geospatial, and key/object databases. Experience designing and
implementing software architectures. Familiarity with Linux/UNIX
and containerized deployments. Strong communication and leadership
skills. Work onsite Newport News, VA Secret clearance. Preferred
Qualifications: Experience with Spring Boot, Node.js, NPM, and
modern IDEs. Experience writing Ansible plays and playbooks.
Experience with Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and automated testing
tools. Familiarity with UX best practices and UI frameworks.
Experience with Docker, OCI development, Kubernetes, Helm, and
GitOps. Familiarity with Agile methodologies, C2 systems, STIGs,
and static analysis tools. Knowledge of networking, performance
testing, debugging, and Atlassian tools. Background in military
intelligence or strategic planning. Knowledge of DoD policies and
mission environments. TS/SCI clearance. Primary Level Salary Range:
$129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age,
veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our
complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required
for all positions with a government clearance and certain other
restricted positions.
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