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# Engineer / Principal Engineer Software - Autonomy

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Information Technology, Build Tools, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/engineer-principal-engineer-software-autonomy-redondo-beach-ca-usa-58827415

## About the Role

* * Support test activities at flight test sites and travel as needed Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM with 2 years of experience (or Master's with relevant experience) for Engineer Software; or Bachelor's in CS/STEM with 5 years (or Master's with 3 years) for Principal Engineer Software * Ability to obtain and maintain US Government clearance and SAP * Proficient in C++ development * Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins pipelines * Proficiency in Python * Experience with Linux and cross-platform build tools Key requirements * flexible work arrangements * learning opportunities * health insurance * group medical, dental and vision coverage * life and disability insurance * savings plan

## Description

Experteer Overview Join Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems software team to develop and integrate software for live flight test environments. You will work with GPU-enabled hardware, HPC, and modeling/simulation tools to optimize aircraft technology. The role involves hands-on HW/SW integration and collaboration across projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting. Expect exposure to autonomy/AI-ML workflows and a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork. This is an onsite role in Redondo Beach with growth opportunities shaping cutting-edge aerospace software. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, integrate, and test software systems for flight test environments * Collaborate across teams to deliver live flight test software in a GPU/HPC context * Contribute to autonomy algorithms and AI/ML development using C++ and Python * Perform HW/SW integration in lab and demonstration environments * Utilize DevOps practices (e.g., Jenkins pipelines) to support software delivery * Support test activities at flight test sites and travel as needed Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM with 2 years of experience (or Master's with relevant experience) for Engineer Software; or Bachelor's in CS/STEM with 5 years (or Master's with 3 years) for Principal Engineer Software * Ability to obtain and maintain US Government clearance and SAP * Proficient in C++ development * Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins pipelines * Proficiency in Python * Experience with Linux and cross-platform build tools Key requirements * flexible work arrangements * learning opportunities * health insurance * group medical, dental and vision coverage * life and disability insurance * savings plan


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