Software Engineer – Principal Software Engineer, Java

Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer developing Java applications for Northrop Grumman in a fast-paced team environment. Responsibilities include collaborating on software development life cycle and delivering software products.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $91,800 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Java

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays
paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

Java Enterprise Edition (JEE)Web ServicesXMLJMSXPathXSLTXSDDesign PatternsSoftware DevelopmentEnterprise Solutions

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in STEMPhD in STEMSpecial Program Access (SAP/PAR)