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# Principal Software Engineer - Java Developer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Fortify (Software), SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Gitlab, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10242478

## About the Role

An occasional travel requirement up to 10% may be needed. **Basic Qualifications:** * 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. * Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC). * Experience with Agile SW development, SW integration and testing. * Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: Java, C, C++, and Python. * Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, or Black Duck. *** 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. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Able to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools. * Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) access.