Principal Software Engineer​/Sr. Principal Software Engineer - R10215400

Principal Software Engineer/Sr. Principal Software Engineer - R

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. We seek bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) in Bellevue, NE is currently hiring a Principal Engineer Software OR Sr. Principal Engineer Software to support the WxHe Program. This position is telework eligible for candidates near the Omaha, Nebraska metro area.

Core responsibilities include delivering high‑quality software for the Air Force Weather Mission. The role demands strong communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Complete work independently and as part of an Agile team.
• Support the team in delivering software on schedule.
• Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions.
• Collaborate with software, cyber, and test engineers in planning, design, development, and utilization of software systems.
• Regularly demonstrate progress to customers.

• Principal Software Engineer: 5 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s in STEM, 3 years’ experience with a Master’s, a PhD, or 9 years’ experience in lieu of a degree.
• Sr. Principal Software Engineer: 8 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s in STEM, 6 years’ experience with a Master’s, 4 years’ experience with a PhD, or 12 years’ experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel onsite to locations in Bellevue, NE.
• Proven experience with Python and HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Software Security tools such as Jenkins, Sonar Qube, and Git.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within a small technical team.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results.

• Experience building Electron‑based desktop applications.
• Experience with Environmental Sciences, the Weather domain, or DoD operations.
• Experience with the Django web framework and Cesium
  
  JS 3D mapping library.
• Experience targeting Windows desktop deployment.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• Experience with Docker or other container runtimes.
• Demonstrated use of collaboration tool suites (Atlassian).
• Active Security Certification (Security+, CSSLP, CISSP).
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Primary Level: $98,400.00 – $
Secondary Level: $ – $

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).

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.