Senior Principal Software Engineer – Remote Data Analytics

Northrop Grumman; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join the MS Data & Analytics organization in a remote role. The position involves leading end-to-end full stack development of data products and building AI-enabled capabilities.

Travel up to 10% may be required, with a preferred location near a Northrop Grumman facility. You will collaborate with product owners, engineers, and SMEs to design scalable solutions, mentor peers, and shape roadmaps while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years software engineering experience (or 6 years with a Master’s).
• Proficiency in React, MongoDB, Python, and TypeScript.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD practices.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and authentication/authorization.
• Agile/Scrum experience with cross-functional teams.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end full stack development of Data & Analytics products.
• Design and build intuitive UIs for engineering data.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and engineers to translate requirements.
• Use data to inform technical decisions and roadmaps.
• Create and maintain API designs and well-documented code.
• Mentor and promote SW Engineering best practices.
• Support implementation across the stack with peers.

Skills

React

MongoDB

Python

TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Git

CI/CD

Secure coding

Agile/Scrum

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Master’s degree + 6 years

PhD + 4 years

Tools

Node.js/Express

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join the MS Data & Analytics organization in a remote role. The position involves leading end-to-end full stack development of data products and building AI-enabled capabilities.

Travel up to 10% may be required, with a preferred location near a Northrop Grumman facility. You will collaborate with product owners, engineers, and SMEs to design scalable solutions, mentor peers, and shape roadmaps while adhering to