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Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer - Java

Northrop Grumman
CASDRB06, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Apr 2026
💰 $171,000/yr($91,800/yr$171,000/yr)

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Software / Principal Software Engineer professional to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aeronautics Systems sector.  This position will be filled out of our Software Engineering organization and will support the team in San Diego, CA.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Collaborate and work in a team environment with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment.
  • Participate in the software development cycle including prototype and graphic user interface design, implementation and delivery of build/test/release.
  • Work with object-oriented programming, design patterns, JMS, Web Services, XML and related technologies (i.e., XPath, XSLT, XSD)
  • Develop enterprise solutions for Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) in a SOA environment
  • Work in a process-oriented software development environment across the software lifecycle
  • Collaborate with team members on a regular basis.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility.  There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. 

This requisition may be filled at either a Software Engineer level 2 or a Principal Software Engineer level 3.

Basic Qualifications for a Software Engineer (Level 2):

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience in software engineering OR a Master’s degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 0 years of experience in software engineering OR a PhD degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 0-years of experience.
  • Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented architecture and programming, software integration and testing.
  • Experience and proficiency utilizing Java, Experience with Java microservices, Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications.
  • Experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, or KornShell.
  • Experience with Cloud technologies and service providers.
  • Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret SCI clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer (Level 3):

  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience; OR PhD with 1 year of related experience
  • Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented architecture and programming, software integration and testing.
  • Experience and proficiency utilizing Java, Experience with Java microservices, Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications.
  • Experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScri

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