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Engineer or Principal Engineer Electronics - Comms SMT
Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, OK
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Engineer or Principal Engineer Electronics - Comms . This onsite position can be performed at Tinker AFB, OK, Rancho Bernardo,…
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Missile Modeling Kinematics Engineer
Crossflow Technologies
Colorado Springs, CO
- $90,000 to $130,000 USD / year
This position requires a detail-oriented mid-level engineer responsible for understanding Aerodynamic forces, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems, modeling & simulation of…
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Infrared Hard Body Systems Engineer
Crossflow Technologies
Colorado Springs, CO
- $90,000 to $130,000 USD / year
This position requires a detail-oriented engineer responsible for capturing and documenting requirements as they pertain to the infrared signature representation of a missile as well as…
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Principal Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD · Baltimore
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer 3 to join our team in Baltimore, MD.
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Mission Autonomy Software Developer
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo, CA · El Segundo
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in El Segundo,…
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Software Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Software Integration and Test Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)
Northrop Grumman
Manhattan Beach, CA
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking an Integration and Test Engineer/ Principal Integration and Test Engineer based out of Manhattan Beach, CA.
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Senior/Principal R&D Systems Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Deterrence Systems, NM/CA, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Livermore, CA
…may support actively fielded systems, systems in development, flight test vehicles, qualification programs, component and subsystem integration, and lifecycle sustainment…
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Systems Test E/M Engineer or Principal Systems Test E/M Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Systems Test Electromechanical Engineer or Principal Systems Test Electromechanical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse…
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Engineer or Principal Engineer Electronics - Comms SMT
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA · San Diego, CA
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Engineer or Principal Engineer Electronics - Comms . This onsite position can be performed at Tinker AFB, OK, Rancho Bernardo,…
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Sr. Principal Engineer Systems
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA
…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,…
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Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability (California)
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA · Palmdale, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability to join our team in either Palmdale, CA , or Rancho Bernardo, CA . The successful…
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Test Engineer/Principal Test Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles, CA
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Test Engineer/Principal Test Engineer to join the EGI-M Airborne Navigation System Integration & Test (I&T) team in Woodland Hills, CA . The…
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PCB Layout Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles, CA
We are looking for you to join our team as a PCB Layout Designer based out of Woodland Hills, CA . As a Principal / Sr. Principal PCB Layout Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will…
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Principal Quality Engineer
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer 3 to join our team in Baltimore, MD.
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Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3 - Space AHT
Northrop Grumman
Huntsville, AL
Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5…
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Lead Principal Electrical Engineer III or IV (SBI LOE3)
Northrop Grumman
Chandler, AZ
…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,…
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Principal Navigation Engineer
Mach Industries
Huntington Beach, CA
Mach Industries is seeking a Principal Navigation Engineer to lead the development, integration, and flight validation of navigation systems for autonomous aircraft and related defense…
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Mission Autonomy Software Developer
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in El Segundo,…
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Engineer Circuit Design 2
Actalent
Cincinnati, OH
- $62 to $70 USD / hour
…can engage with cutting-edge technologies and products. As a Principal PCB Layout Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to support the design and delivery of high-reliability…
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QA/Test Engineer
Jobot
Gaithersburg, MD
- $150,000 to $175,000 USD / year
Support a Mission-Critical FAA Aviation Program | Help Modernize Cloud-Native Systems Through Advanced Test Automation & AI-Driven Testing!
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Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Onsite Customer Integration
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Onsite Customer Integration to join Global Surveillance Division supporting…
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Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Annapolis
…horizons. The Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking an Principal or Senior Principal Structural Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse…
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Principal Engineer/Sr. Principal Engineer Digital-RF Subsystems I&T Lead
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore
This is a Dual-level opening, candidates will be considered at both a level 3 (Principal Engineer) or 4 (Sr. Principal Engineer) based upon the Basic Qualifications listed below.
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Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Beavercreek
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), Beavercreek Ohio, is seeking a Sr Principal Software Engineer. The successful candidate will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between…
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Principal/Sr. Principal FPGA Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Rolling Meadows
As a Principal / Sr. Principal FPGA Design Engineer, you will join a diverse, high-performing team responsible for the end-to-end development of advanced RF and EO/IR products. You will…

Northrop Grumman

Mission Autonomy Software Developer

El Segundo, CA, United States
El Segundo, United States

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Apply by: May 1, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.

Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Accomplish

You will report to the Advanced Autonomy Team and will be a key member of their mission autonomy software group working with unmanned autonomous aircraft platforms and their support systems.

In this role you will help develop mission autonomy software and infrastructure in C++ that interacts directly with our autonomous flight testbed. In addition you may work with external partners to onboard their autonomy code into our systems. You will deploy software utilizing containerization and associated technology. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team including Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Dev*Ops, in an Agile software development environment.

Succeed

The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

**This role may be filled at either the Software Engineer or a Principal Software Engineer level based on the qualifications below.**

Basic Qualifications:

Engineer Software: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 2 years of engineering related experience or a Masters in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience
Principal Engineer: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of engineering related experience or a Masters in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience
Experience with Python, C++, and Linux based development environments
Experience with Object Oriented Programming concepts, and test-driven development practices
Experience with Agile best practices and processes.
Knowledge of software engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/network development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing
Experience implementing containerized software using open standards such as OCI (Open Container Initiative)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience implementing on-board mission system software.
Experience developing Mission Autonomy software for tasking, routing, or other behaviors
Experience with Government Reference Architectures like OMS/UCI and A-GRA
Knowledge or experience with software infrastructure as code for technologies such as (Kubernetes/K3s, Podman/Docker, Helm, etc.)
Experience with Operating System fundamentals such as memory management, scheduling, and concurrency.

Thrive with Us

At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $105,600.00 - $158,400.00

The 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.

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