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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Edwards-AFB/Principal-Software-Engineer_R10255268-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Principal Software Engineer ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Principal Software Engineer based in Edwards AFB, CA. ### Responsibilities Include: Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions while ensuring software standards are met Maintain and improve the software CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, bug free delivery of critical business software to production Set up and deploy Development, Test, and Build environments Create and update Windows installers Install, test, and verify software products Provide support for the software build and installation Work within a Cross-Functional scrum to develop high-priority mission planning features Understand third-party software and hardware peripherals to support implementation of software interfaces and support integration Develop software test products such as Verification Cross Reference Matrices to tie software requirements to software tests, Software Test Plans, Software Test Procedures, and Software Test Reports Define and develop test approaches for new software and system capabilities. Compile data and define changes required in testing procedures or new testing requirements. Perform frequent Smoke Testing and frequent Acceptance Testing on SW builds. Resolve technical issues within a scrum, across scrums, and with the support of other functional roles. Interface on a technical level with the customer Support authoring and development of contract deliverable documentation that support deliverable software products and test events Help define automated test strategies. Support the Agile Framework as a Scrum Master, when required Principal Software Engineer Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and at least 5 years’ relevant experience; or STEM Master’s degree with 3 years’ relevant experience; or a STEM PHD with 1 years of relevant experience. Experience with/using Agile Methodology and Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools (Bamboo, Jenkins) and Practices. Proficiency in C# and/or Java and Object-Oriented Software Design paradigms. Experience with one or more of the following scripts: yaml, Python, PowerShell, Batch, Typescript. Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. ### Preferred Qualifications 8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher (ex. Security+ w/CE). Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading sprint planning or retrospectives. Familiarity with development tooling such as Git, CMake, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code. Proficiency in.NET Framework. Experience with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Microsoft Windows-based Applications. Experience with Microservice development and service communication protocols such as gRPC and/or REST. Experience with/using Relational Databases, SQL. ### Primary Level Salary Range $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit [http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 12 days - Location: United States-California-Edwards AFB - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Edwards-AFB/Principal-Software-Engineer_R10255268-1) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [(SkillBridge) Principal Configuration Analyst - Data Analysis](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/a241413c46fad8b75bb7/) United States-California-Edwards AFB ### [Air Vehicle Engineer - Flight Test Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/3b474cb4c58a24ec5412/) United States-California-Edwards AFB ### [Aircraft Maintenance Manager 2 - FTO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/05cc6ef86861baded194/) United States-California-Edwards AFB ### [Configuration Analyst/ Principal Configuration Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/0923e96e991c11155f9c/) United States-California-Edwards AFB ### [Cyber Systems Engineer 3/4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/b09fc1e1e774dc9ab43e/) United States-California-Edwards AFB ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/43ddee4b84a577509be8/) JPMorganChase · Seattle, WA, United States ### [Principal Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/788780fdc62753283efe/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Principal Software Engineer - Apache Cassandra](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/a7c527beea02339f82da/) JPMorganChase · Columbus, OH, United States ### [Principal Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/12a3e2a85ed1d4573aeb/) BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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