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Job Description
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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Software Engineer based in McClellan, CA.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
What You'll Get to Do:
The selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle with a concentration in software engineering. The candidates will work closely with other software developers accomplishing the following:
- Complete work independently and as a part of an Agile team
- Support team in completing necessary software on schedule
- Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions
- Collaborate with software designers and/or software engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of software systems
- Regularly demonstrate progress to customers
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 years of experience
- Experience with Docker containerization, Kubernetes (K8s, K5s)
- Experience with Python, C++, Linux
- Ability to obtain/maintain access to work on-site in McClellan, CA
- Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- Must be able to demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities achieving sustainable quality products.
- Must have a proven track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and/or machine learning development, and prototyping
- Current Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
- Experience with Nvidia Omniverse
- Knowledge of STANAG 4586
- Experience with UI design/development
- Experience with continuous integration/deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitLab
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including: Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Job Details
- Category
- Software
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Location
- Mcclellan, CA 95652, US
- Posted
- Nov 19, 2025, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 17, 2026, 11:30 AM
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2026, 12:20 PM
- Compensation
- $114,000 - $171,000 per year
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