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Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Sunnyvale
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA.
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Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 2/3
Northrop Grumman
Sunnyvale
…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.…
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Engineer/Principal Engineer (Level 2/3)
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach
…CA is looking for an experienced, hard-working, and reliable Engineer/Principal Engineer (Level 2/3) to join our diverse team. We support all areas and phases of air and space builds from…
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Engineer Process
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
Mission Systems San Diego is seeking an Engineer Process. This position will require you to be on-site daily in our San Diego, CA office.
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2027 Associate Systems Engineer - San Diego CA
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
…advanced platforms right here in always-sunny San Diego. We design in our campus of labs and on-site advanced manufacturing just minutes from the beach and everything for which Southern…
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Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - Java
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Software Engineer - Java or Principal Software Engineer - Java to join our team on site in Rancho Bernardo, CA
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Systems Engineer - R&V (Principal or Senior Principal)
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems sector has an opening for a Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level) - Requirements and Verification to join our team of qualified, diverse…
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Aeronautical Engineering Manager 2 - Environmental Controls & Subsystems Engineering
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale · El Segundo
Become a responsible engineer for the program's Environmental Control System (ECS)
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Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer IV
Northrop Grumman
Chandler
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Lead Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Strike) in our Chandler AZ facility.
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Principal Engineer Electrical
Northrop Grumman
Chandler
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal Engineer Electrical - Level 3 to join our NH&S team in Chandler, AZ.
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Engineer Material Process - Level 5
Northrop Grumman
Chandler
The Mechanical & Energetics Engineering department is hiring for an Engineer Material Process - Level 5 professional at our Chandler, AZ location.
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Principal/Controls Engineer - Level 2 or 3
Northrop Grumman
Corinne
Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Principal/ Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2/3 also known as Controls Engineer - 2/3 to support our Tooling and Facilities…
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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Composites & Specialty Materials
Joby Aviation
San Carlos, CA
- $91,200 to $171,300 USD / year
Assess supplier capability, starting at RFQ and source selection, against design requirements, and build development plans to close gaps in tooling, equipment, process control, and…
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Sr. Generative AI Engineer
Belva Inc
Remote, United States
We are looking for a hands-on and highly capable Sr. Gen AI Engineer to join our growing AI team. As an early team member at a fast-paced and ambitious AI start-up, you’ll play a key role…
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Senior Project Engineer- Transit Facilities
Insight Global
Philadelphia, PA
- $116,428 to $121,000 USD / year
Insight Global is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Transit Facilities for a top public transportation and infrastructure client in Philadelphia. This candidate will support major capital…
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Structural Engineer - 2
Northrop Grumman
Corinne
Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Nozzle Structural Analyst to join our NASA and Commercial Nozzle Design and Analysis team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion…
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Staff Mechanical Engineer - 20630
Northrop Grumman
Roy
The Flight Systems Futures team executes the design and development, procurement/manufacturing, and integration & test of novel flight systems across a broad spectrum of applications.…
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Principal Mechanical Engineer/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer - 19671*
Northrop Grumman
Roy
This position will support design of integrated assemblies in accordance with decomposed requirements, compliance documents, and architecture diagrams in order to support the Sentinel…
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer-17488
Northrop Grumman
Roy
As a software engineer, you will design and develop flight system embedded software applications. You will collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver high quality, scalable and…
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Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager 2 (20637 - 20634)
Northrop Grumman
Roy
The Manufacturing Systems Engineer function develops requirements, performs technical planning, manufacturing system development/integration, verification and validation, and evaluates cost…
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Engineer Mission Assurance / Principal Engineer Mission Assurance - 20615
Northrop Grumman
Roy
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Mission Assurance Engineer to join the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. The position is located in Roy, UT and supports the…
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Prin Engineer Quality / Sr Prin Engineer Quality
Northrop Grumman
Clearfield
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Prin Engineer Quality / Sr Prin Engineer Quality to join our dynamic team. This position will be located in Clearfield, Utah.
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2027 Associate Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer - Utah
Northrop Grumman
Corinne · Clearfield · Magna · Salt Lake City
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an Associate and/or Supplier Quality Engineer. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Safety & Mission Assurance…
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Principal / Sr Principal Computer Aided Design and Modeling Engineer (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Computer Aided Design and Modeling Engineer to support radar system development programs in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Computer Aided Design and Modeling Engineer (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Colorado Springs
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Computer Aided Design and Modeling Engineer to support radar system development programs in Colorado Springs, CO.

Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - Java

San Diego, 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: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Software Engineer - Java or Principal Software Engineer - Java to join our team on site in Rancho Bernardo, CA

The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels. Candidate must be comfortable in a lab environment and be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

Work with a team of developers and integrators focused on delivering software products as part of an IFC.
Participate in the software development cycle including design, implementation and delivery of build/test/release.
Work with object oriented programming, design patterns, JMS, Web Services, XML and related technologies (i.e., XPath, XSLT, XSD)
Develop enterprise solutions for Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) in a SOA environment
Work in a process-oriented software development environment across the software lifecycle
Collaborate with team members on a regular basis.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

This position may be filled as either a level 2 Software Engineer - Java or level 3 Principal Software Engineer - Java.

Basic Qualifications:

Level 2: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and entry level engineering experience;

•Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.

Direct experience developing Java applications
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Top Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
Experience in developing enterprise solutions for Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) in a SOA environment
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Cucumber, microservices, Security+, Agile development, GUI applications, threading, object oriented programming, design patterns, JMS, and web technologies including Knockout, Web Services, XML and related technologies (i.e., XPath, XSLT, XSD)
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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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Oracle Java
Software development
Object-oriented programming
Microsoft Access
SAP
Computer engineering
Computer science
Electrical engineering
Kubernetes
Docker
Ansible
Microservices
Security+
Agile development
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

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