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# TELECOMMUTE Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $93,300.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), 3d Models, Systems Engineering, Build Automation, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Github, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Interface, Real-Time Operating Systems, Fortify (Software), SAP (Applications), Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), SonarQube, Data Streaming, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Gitlab, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7bdc1675-3565-4de3-a93b-f678e982bbbc

## About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Software Engineer to join our team on site in San Diego, CA, Palmdale, CA, El Segundo, CA or Oklahoma City, OK. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct. This position will be part of the Models & Simulation team, participate in planning, integration, and delivery of software releases, and troubleshooting technical issues., 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.
Demonstrated professional experience developing software in C/C++
Demonstrated professional experience with software change control, and change management such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, AND/OR GitLab
Demonstrated Professional Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work., Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Demonstrated professional experience developing software in Python
Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, excellent oral and written communications skills, and strong interpersonal communication skills at all levels of employees and management.
Demonstrated professional experience developing software Java
Experience with software network interfaces -and troubleshooting networks (TCP/IP, UDP, LAN, VLAN, SNMP or others).
Experience in safety-critical embedded real-time software on RTOS platforms
Demonstrated professional experience with static code analysis tools such as: Coverity, SonarQube, AND/OR Fortify

## Description

Develop, implement, and maintain modular simulation and modeling software (e.g., C++, Python) to support system behaviors and scenarios.
Integrate simulation components with system interfaces, middle-ware, and test harnesses; ensure interoperable data flows and real-time performance.
Design and execute verification and validation tests, analyze results, identify defects, and implement fixes to ensure model fidelity and accuracy.
Optimize simulation performance and scalability; profile code, reduce latency, and support CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
Collaborate with systems engineers, testers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into simulation scenarios, produce technical documentation, and support demonstrations.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required.