Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer – Core

Northrop Grumman

Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman developing software for revolutionary air and space systems. Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver quality solutions and innovations.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $103,600 - $163,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join a team of qualified, diverse individuals working on revolutionary systems.
Contribute to the development of complex software solutions impacting air and space systems.
Collaborate in Agile Scrum teams to produce high-quality outputs.
Engage in planning, executing, and managing technical scope.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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).
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.

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 EngineeringSysMLUMLcomplex software solutionsalgorithms

Soft Skills

collaborationplanningexecutionmanagementleadership

Certifications

DoD Secret clearanceSpecial Program Access