Principal Engineer Software
Quick Summary
The Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for supporting the CHORD software development and integration into tactical platforms.
Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering,
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Principal Software Engineer. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Software Engineer based out of Orlando, FL. As a Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Cross-Domain Handling of Releasable Data (CHORD) portfolio. CHORD is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cross Domain Solution (CDS). The CHORD portfolio comprises multiple contract awards and with various customers. The successful candidate will be exceptionally meticulous, collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & personal responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of seeking the best performance from everyone.
Responsibilities
~2 min readBachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 5 years of related technical experience; Master’s degree in a STEM field and 3 years of related technical experience, or PHD in a STEM field and 1 years of related technical experience
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Experience with embedded software design and embedded platforms (ARM processors)
Experience writing software that interfaces with FPGAs, and influencing board design and discrete layouts
Experience supporting successful execution of Gate Reviews
Experience in C/C++ and ability to learn new languages
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the Versal 2 and ARM processors
Communication skills and experience working in a dynamic environment
Experience working on Agile programs and methodology
Understanding of software generation, integration, selloff, and deployment into fully integrated systems
Experience in Rust programming language
TS/SCI Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $98,400–$147,600 a year
- 35% below the $189,200 median for Software Engineer jobs on Jobera (6,743 salaries).
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- November 3, 2026
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- November 3, 2026
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- November 3, 2026
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