Principal Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Design and define system architecture for new or existing Software Products .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRoy • Colorado, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $79,300 - $125,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and define system architecture for new or existing Software Products
Develop Software in an agile development environment
Design automated test procedures for test execution teams
Work with the lead test engineer and a team of software developers to establish and develop automated tools
Develop Software Test Plans and Procedures for team software products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Software Engineer: 2 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 0 Years with Masters, 0 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
Principal Software Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 3 Years with Masters, 1 Years 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.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Principles
Experience programming in object oriented (C++, Python, JavaScript).
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Familiar with Software Development Plans
Familiar with Software Engineering best practices
Experience demonstrating excellent technical leadership, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, effectively engaging with various stakeholders.

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

Software DevelopmentAgile DevelopmentAutomated TestingSoftware Test PlansObject-Oriented ProgrammingC++PythonJavaScriptModel-Based Systems EngineeringSoftware Development Lifecycle

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications

DoD Secret ClearanceSpecial Program Access