Posted:
1/23/2026, 4:14:24 AM
Location(s):
Florida, United States ⋅ Melbourne, Florida, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Data & Analytics
Workplace Type:
Remote
Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems organization is seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Data Engineer or Sr. Principal Data Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This role will sit in our Melbourne, FL location, and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.
We are a team of Manufacturing Engineers who provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and challenging problems. The selected candidate will stand up, configure, maintain, and analyze the organization’s databases. Additionally, the individual will support data collection platform development, various code maintenance and query needs for downstream visualizations and metrics for organizational key performance indicators.
Please Note: A start date, for candidates selected, will be determined after obtaining Special Program Access and contingent upon Business/Customer funding.
Essential Functions:
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
This requisition may be filled at a Principal Data Engineer / Sr. Principal Data Engineer based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications Principal Data Engineer:
Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Data Engineer:
Preferred Qualifications:
What We Offer:
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.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