Principal Software Engineer – Core

Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer developing software solutions for revolutionary systems in air and space at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with diverse teams to impact people's lives globally.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $79,300 - $131,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives.
Develop software solutions in air and space technologies.
Collaborate with a team of qualified, diverse individuals.
Manage technical scope and support leadership planning.
Participate in Agile and Scrum teams.
Develop complex software using C++ and scripting languages.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 1 year with Masters, 0 years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree.
US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Ability to plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning.
Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.
Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles.
Experience developing complex software solutions using C++.
Experience programming in scripting languages (Python, Bash).
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts.
Experience Interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation.
5 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 3 Years with Masters, 1 year with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++PythonBashObject-Oriented AnalysisObject-Oriented DesignModel-Based Systems EngineeringSysMLUMLAgileScrum

Soft Skills

collaborationleadership planningtechnical scope managementexecution planning

Certifications

DoD Secret clearanceSpecial Program Access (SAP)