Posted:
9/30/2025, 11:08:42 AM
Location(s):
Maryland, United States ⋅ Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
On-site
Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a Principal Application Software Engineer/Senior Principal Application Software Engineer.
What You’ll Get to Do:
Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD.
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Application Software Engineer or Senior Principal Application Software Engineer.
This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Application Software Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience
Experience with C/C++ or similar language using object oriented development
Experience with Python
Experience with software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc)
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with embedded software development
Familiarity with computer architecture
Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks (CI/CD)
Familiarity with operating systems such as: RedHat Enterprise, CentOs, and Windows 10
Familiarity with various version control systems (GitLab, BitBucket, etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Application Software Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 year of experience
Experience with C/C++ or similar language using object oriented development
Experience with Python
Experience with software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc)
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with embedded software development
Familiarity with computer architecture
Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks (CI/CD)
Familiarity with operating systems such as: RedHat Enterprise, CentOs, and Windows 10
Familiarity with various version control systems (GitLab, BitBucket, etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications Principal Application Software Engineer / Senior Principal Application Software Engineer:
Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Software Architecture skills (Design Patterns, Objected Oriented Design)
Experience with containerized application development lifecycle
Real-time/multi-threaded embedded application Programming Experience
Experience with hardware interfaces such as: 1553, Ethernet, Serial and/or PCI-E
RTOS Experience (VxWorks, Linux)
Proven communication and team leadership skills
Experience working with technical customers
Experience with software engineering and architecture practices
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software