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Principal Software Engineer - Sentinel Program

Northrop Grumman

$100,300 - $165,500
Sep 22, 2025
Colorado Springs, CO, USA • El Segundo, CA, USA
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support the Sentinel program by designing and defining system architecture, determining system specifications, and ensuring hardware/software compatibility and system security.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles
  • Familiarity with Full Stack application development including API design
  • Experience developing database and design
  • Experience programming in scripting languages (Python, JavaScript).
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
  • Experience with UI design and development, or experience Interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

  • Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex computer systems
  • Determine system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security
  • Coordinate design of subsystems and integration of total system
  • Identify, analyze, and adjudicate software deficiencies
  • Perform integration testing, regression testing, and formal qualification testing in an agile software development environment
  • Work with the lead test engineer and a team of software developers to establish and develop test methods and techniques
  • Design, develop, and maintain software test plans, software test cases, software test procedures, and automated software test in compliance with program functional, technical, and performance requirements

Other

  • US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
  • Ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning.
  • Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team.
  • RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available