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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Redondo-Beach/Sr-Principal-Software-Engineer_R10257250) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Sr. Principal Software Engineer ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to support the design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of web applications for the Manufacturing and Operations organization. This role can be based in either Redondo Beach, CA / Promontory, UT OR Linthicum, MD. This role will lead development activities across the application lifecycle, partnering with functional stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions that support manufacturing and operational objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in ASP.NET Core, C#, SQL Server, and Agile delivery practices, along with the ability to guide technical direction, support modernization efforts, and mentor other developers in a mission-focused environment. ### What the role offers Opportunity to lead development of applications that directly support Space Sector manufacturing and operations. Exposure to modernization and sustainment efforts across critical internal platforms. Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence technical direction and engineering practices. ### Key Responsibilities Sustain and enhance legacy.NET Framework applications, including assessing and modernizing codebases (e.g. migrating to.NET Core) as business needs evolve. Work with other software engineers on the architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of web-based business applications. Develop and maintain applications using ASP.NET Core and C#. Design, optimize, and support back-end data solutions using SQL Server. Collaborate with business partners, product owners, analysts, and other engineers to define technical solutions aligned to operational needs. Support full software lifecycle activities, including requirements analysis, code reviews, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and performance improvement. Drive adherence to software engineering best practices, coding standards, and secure development approaches. Participate in and help lead Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical estimation. Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers. Contribute to system modernization, integration, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and operations applications. Work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and program teams to ensure deployed solutions meet mission and security requirements. ### Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline plus with 8 years of engineering/technical experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline plus 6 years of engineering/technical experience. Experience developing and supporting web applications using C# and ASP.NET Core. Experience with SQL Server database development, queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning. Experience working in an Agile software development environment. Experience leading technical efforts, software tasks, or small development teams. Ability to translate business or operational needs into software solutions. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance. ### Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or enterprise business applications. Experience with RESTful APIs, system integrations, and service-oriented application design. Experience with front-end web technologies and modern UI frameworks. Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or application modernization. Experience working in a regulated, secure, or mission-critical environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams. Experience with Windows Server and IIS administration. Experience working with Python frameworks including Django and FastAPI. Experience working with containers (e.g. OpenShift). ### Primary Level Salary Range $122,800.00 - $213,400.00 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 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 25, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: United States-California-Redondo Beach +2 more - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $122,800.00 - $213,400.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Redondo-Beach/Sr-Principal-Software-Engineer_R10257250) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [2026 Associate/ Embedded Software Engineer - Dulles VA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/bfcf03bcb6d8d7f03864/) United States-Virginia-Dulles ### [2027 Associate Cyber Software Engineer - Pathways Program - Aurora CO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/0eddcbc2c888609a950a/) United States-Colorado-Aurora ### [2027 Associate Embedded Software Engineer - Pathways Program - Baltimore MD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/aa6290bcd2079e311c60/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ### [2027 Associate Embedded Software Engineer Beavercreek Ohio](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/6ce4cb94d4d0aac0b29f/) United States-Ohio-Beavercreek ### [2027 Associate Software Engineer - Boulder CO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/6df98e42b64de00d1290/) United States-Colorado-Boulder ## 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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