
This Principal or Sr. Principal Software Engineer role is based in Woodland Hills, California, within Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems division. The position focuses on leading enterprise-wide digital transformation by modernizing research codebases and developing robust software infrastructure using C/C++. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership to junior engineers, implementing CI/CD pipelines and MLOps practices, and designing scalable, modular architectures that meet strict performance requirements. The role appeals to candidates seeking to work on revolutionary national defense systems that impact global security. It offers a collaborative culture driven by innovation and intellectual curiosity, with opportunities for continuous learning and team empowerment. The position requires an active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and full-time onsite work, with occasional travel.

















