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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Principal Engineer Software - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,800.0 - $184,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Linux, Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Oop Languages, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, O-RAN, Kubernetes, Wireless Technologies, Microservices - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8973036/sr-principal-engineer-software ## About the Role The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications. * Must have Bachelor's degree in STEM field with 8 years of relevant engineering experience, OR 6 years with Master's Degree in STEM OR 4 years with a PhD. * In-depth working knowledge of the full software development life cycle. * In-depth working knowledge with the Agile software development process. * In-depth working knowledge and experience with C/C++, Java, or other OOP languages. * Experience implementing and developing in containers. * Experience developing software in a Linux and Windows environment. * Experience with configuration management using industry standard tools and processes. * Experience developing software and COTS software integration * Experience with virtualization on different platforms * Experience working with on-premise, hybrid, and cloud infrastructure * Experience developing CONOPS and working with other teams to provide demo infrastructure * Experience with demo/experiment integration and execution * Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated (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. * Experience with 5G communications protocols and equipment. * Experience building, deploying, and maintaining microservices architectures in Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments. * Experience with Kubernetes. * Experience integrating AI/ML models into microservices architectures. * Experience applying commercial products to military applications. * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques and tools. ## Description We are seeking a to support a research area associated with our key lab environment within the Research & Advanced Design organization. The position is located in Melbourne, FL. You will be working on 5G/NextG communications, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and future wireless technologies in support of tactical applications for the warfighter. 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