Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman · Woodland Hills
- Pay
- $114,000–$171,000/yr
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Category
- Tech & Engineering
- Neighborhood
- Woodland Hills
- Posted
- August 21, 2026 (Aug 21)
- Last verified
- Today
About the role
Principal or Senior Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Woodland Hills. Full-time, on-site. Supports advanced defense software programs using DevSecOps and Agile methodologies.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and test software for defense and national security systems
- Apply DevSecOps and Agile practices in CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams
- Contribute to software architecture decisions and technical reviews
- Travel up to 10% of the time
Requirements
- Clearance type: Secret (not required at start)
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Proficiency in relevant programming languages (embedded systems, C/C++, or similar)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Pay & benefits
- $114,000–$171,000/yr
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off and tuition reimbursement
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$114,000–$171,000/yr