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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Principal Software Engineer (Active Secret Clearance Required) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $142,200.0 - $213,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Vbscript, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Linux on Embedded Systems, Fuzz Testing, Github, Python (Programming Language), Korn Shell, Local Area Networks, MATLAB, Network Interface, Object-Oriented Software Development, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Fortify (Software), Rhapsody, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, VxWorks, Scripting, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Atlassian Tools, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.beyondsandiego.com/job.asp?id=3367836369&tx=FK5956FFI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience in software engineering OR a Master's degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of experience in software engineering OR a PhD degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 4-years of experience * Familiar with Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software * Familiar with all phases of the software development life cycle and Agile framework as a Product Owner, SCRUM Master, and/or team member * Experience with developing software and scripts on various programming languages: C, C++, Python, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, AND/OR KornShell for Safety-Critical applications/Systems * Familiar with Architecting, Designing, Implementing, Integrating, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software running on various RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, Real Time Embedded Linux) * Familiar with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, Fortify, AND/OR SonarQube * Familiar with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools * Active U.S. government Secret level or higher clearance (in-scope) , with the ability to obtain (and maintain) special program access (PAR), * Demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal communication skills at all levels of employees and management * Experience with Agile Software Development, object-oriented architectures, designs, programming, debugging, and hardware-software integration and testing * Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, Code Quality, Static Analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, AND/OR Jenkins * Experience architecting, Designing, Modeling (Rhapsody or Cameo), Implementing, Maintaining, integrating, and Debugging OO C++ software running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux * Experience with DOORs AND Software Requirement Specification Testing using Simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, AND/OR Bash * Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, Fortify, AND/OR SonarQube * Experience with software network interfaces -and troubleshooting networks (TCP/IP, UDP, LAN, VLAN, SNMP or others) ## Description * Support the development of Strategic Operating Units, executing both sustainment and modernization programs * Contribute to software engineering initiatives for several programs with software design & development, software test and integration, and DevOps expertise * Use a variety of software languages, technologies, and industry best practices * Support all phases of the development life cycle for flight, mission, lab and tools software ## Related Videos - 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