Posted:
10/21/2025, 11:00:15 AM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Azusa, California, United States ⋅ Redondo Beach, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
On-site
The Multi-Domain Operations Division within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our Next Generation Polar Ground (NGP) team. In this role, you will perform software development tasks that focus on full software life cycle (requirement, design, code, test, integration). This position is located onsite in either Redondo Beach or Azusa, CA.
Basic Qualifications:
8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 6 years of relevant experience with Masters; 4 years of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) required at the time of application
Experience with full software life cycle (requirement, design, code, test, integration), SW builds, programming standards and practices
Technical experience with the ability to investigate complex scenarios probing into software and data sets driving the process to a resolution
Ability to interface with multifaceted teams, interpreting and troubleshooting issues
Proficiency in languages: C/C++, Python, XML, JSON, JavaScript
Familiarity with OS: Red Hat Linux
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise level of Red Hat Linux and Database environments
Familiarity with SIMICS and VxWorks 7.0
Languages: Java, SQL, PL/SQL
Database: MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, NoSQL (non-relational database)
Understanding of Integration and Test rhythm and workflow
Embedded systems software development, integration, and test experience
Agile practices and Atlassian suite (Confluence, Jira, Kanban, Bamboo, BitBucket) experience
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