Principal Software Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is actively seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Los Angeles, CA, to lead technical initiatives and develop software using C/C++. You will interface closely with software leads and architects to ensure project success.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and significant experience, with a salary range of $114,000 to $171,000 based on qualifications. Additional benefits include health insurance and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience for Principal Engineer; 8+ years for Sr. Principal.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with active Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work onsite full-time is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for junior software engineers.
• Develop software infrastructure to support CI/CD and MLOps.
• Implement software systems to enhance modularity, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

Experience working in C/C++

Familiarity with modern C++ standards (C++17 and newer)

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Git-based software configuration management tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Northrop Grumman is actively seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Los Angeles, CA, to lead technical initiatives and develop software using C/C++. You will interface closely with software leads and architects to ensure project success.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and significant experience, with a salary range of $114,000 to $171,000 based on qualifications. Additional benefits include health insurance and potential bonuses.