Principal AI Software Engineer – Secure, On-Site SEIT

Northrop Grumman

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 138,000 - 207,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal AI Software Engineer to support the SEIT department in San Diego. You will design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled software across cloud and on-prem environments, collaborating with physicists and engineers to implement mission-critical solutions.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, shaping technical direction, and delivering secure, scalable systems using modern CI/CD practices. On-site at Spectrum Center with 10% travel and strong benefits.

Qualifications

  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+) or higher.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
  • Experience translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, integrate, and sustain AI-enabled software across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Translate mission and customer needs into secure, scalable solutions.
  • Mentor engineers and guide multi-discipline teams to implement end-to-end solutions.
  • Communicate technical approaches, risks, and status to leadership and cross-organizational teams.
  • Lead technical trade studies and architectural assessments to support decisions.

Skills

US Citizenship
Security+ or higher
Leadership across teams
AI/ML deployments
DoD Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering or related STEM
Master's degree an advantage

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal AI Software Engineer to support the SEIT department in San Diego. You will design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled software across cloud and on-prem environments, collaborating with physicists and engineers to implement mission-critical solutions.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, shaping technical direction, and delivering secure, scalable systems using modern CI/CD practices. On-site at Spectrum Center with 10% travel and strong benefits.

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