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Principal Engineer Software (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Wright-Patterson AFB
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), Beavercreek Ohio, is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer. Successful candidates will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal…
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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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Sentinel Specialty Systems Engineering SSE Supplier Validation Section Manager 2 - 13064-2
Northrop Grumman
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Specialty Systems Engineering Manager 2. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL. This role may offer a competitive relocation…
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2027 Associate Structural Engineer / Structural Engineer - Huntsville AL
Northrop Grumman
Huntsville
…simulation, integrated battle command systems, advanced weapons, and software development and IT modernization and sustainment, focused on dynamic mission-sets with quick-turn requirements…
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Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Rolling Meadows
Experience with any engineering related software tools, such as NX or other CAD software.
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FPGA Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Rolling Meadows
You will develop FPGA-based digital subsystems integrated into circuit card assemblies, working closely with systems, software, hardware, and integration & test engineers. Designs utilize…
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Principal/Sr. Principal FPGA Engineer
Northrop Grumman
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You will develop FPGA-based digital subsystems integrated into circuit card assemblies, working closely with systems, software, hardware, and integration & test engineers. Designs utilize…
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Engineering Software and Analysis Intern
Northrop Grumman
Sunnyvale
- $21.5 to $48 USD / hour
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Manager Contract Administration 1
Northrop Grumman
Plymouth · Rocket Center
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Program Management, Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal) to ensure alignment on contract strategy, execution, and risk posture.
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Engineer/Principal Engineer (Level 2/3)
Northrop Grumman
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Northrop Grumman, Western Region Manufacturing and Operations, Mechanical & Environmental Test Engineering Dept, Specialty Test Team in Redondo Beach, CA is looking for an experienced,…
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Northrop Grumman
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\- Verify and validate targeting software requirements through systems engineering V process
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Principal Guidance Navigation Control Engineer - 20430*
Northrop Grumman
Manhattan Beach
\- Verify and validate targeting software requirements through systems engineering V process
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Sr Principal Engineer Software
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne · El Segundo
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Software Development Analyst 3/4
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo
The Northrop Grumman CIDO team is seeking a Software Development Analyst to support and maintain Program Service and Support applications within unclassified and classified areas located in…
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Engineer Process
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM area with a minimum of 2 years of relevant…
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Northrop Grumman
San Diego
Working within a multi-discipline (Hardware, Software, Cyber, Systems) team to ensure the complete, overall design and implementation of cutting-edge network and communication systems
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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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2026 Associate Hardware Engineer - San Diego CA
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s San Diego Operations Test Engineering Department. The department supports the Communication Systems (CS) Business Unit and…
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Systems Engineer - R&V (Principal or Senior Principal)
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
…join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in our Systems Engineering organization. This position is located in Rancho Bernardo,…
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Principal Project Technical Manager
Northrop Grumman
San Diego · Palmdale
Manage EVMS across a diverse set of engineering and logistic teams.
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Aeronautical Engineering Manager 2 - Environmental Controls & Subsystems Engineering
Northrop Grumman
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Northrop Grumman
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2027 Engineering Intern (Software/Mission Assurance/Quality) - Chandler AZ
Northrop Grumman
Chandler
- $18.5 to $41.5 USD / hour
Northrop Grumman is seeking Engineers for an internship opportunity in Software developer/programmer, Mission Assurance, Quality Engineering and/or metrology. This position will be located…
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Northrop Grumman
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…Controls Engineer - 2/3 to support our Tooling and Facilities Engineering team at the Promontory Utah…

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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