Principal Software Engineer, Java

Northrop Grumman

Join Northrop Grumman as a Principal Software Engineer - Java supporting technology advancements in aeronautics. Collaborate in an Agile environment, develop enterprise solutions, and engage with diverse teams.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $114,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoJavaMicroservicesPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate and work in a team environment with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment.
Participate in the software development cycle including prototype and graphic user interface 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

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.
Prior leadership experience using agile development, including participating as Product Owner, SCRUM Master, and/or team member in an Agile development environment.
Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented architecture and programming, software integration and testing.
Experience and proficiency utilizing Java.
Experience with Java microservices.
Experience with Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications.
Experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, or KornShell.
Experience with Cloud technologies and service providers.
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).

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

Object-Oriented ProgrammingJava Enterprise Edition (JEE)Java MicroservicesDesign PatternsTest AutomationWeb ServicesXMLXPathXSLTXSD

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in STEMPhD in STEMU.S. Government Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Program Access (SAP/PAR)