Sr Principal Engineer Software – SW Architect (26-461) Space AHT

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 Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an NG-only Sr. Principal Engineer, Software – SW Architect (26-461) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to 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 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.   The candidate will be a member of the C2BMC software architecture team on the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (RA ART). Responsibilities will include refining and overseeing the evolution of the software architecture for the Java‑based Regional C2BMC system and ensuring alignment with the C2BMC program's architectural design tenets. This includes providing direct technical support to the RA ART leadership team, coordinating with RA Product Teams, and coordinating with other ARTs and RMAs (such as Systems Engineering, Integration & Test, and Operations & Sustainment).   Essential Functions:   • Developing, updating, and maintaining software architecture artifacts for the RA ART in line with planned updates for new C2BMC functionality • Assessing the impact of proposed software changes on the C2BMC software architecture baselines • Working with other program software and system architects to ensure that RA ART updates align with enterprise architecture, intent, and guidance • Supporting briefings, presentations, and demonstrations for the customer at Technical Interchange Meetings, quarterly reviews, and similar events • Supporting the analysis, design, and implementation of cyber requirements for the Regional C2BMC software • Coordinating with RA Product Teams and other ARTs/RMAs to ensure architectural consistency, trace