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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Northrop Grumman currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,500–$176,300
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The Sr Principal Lead Software Engineer (full-stack) joins the Neptune Phoenix program within the Mission Systems sector to lead a team of software engineers. This role involves owning the architecture and design of cloud-based, full-stack mission applications that provide technical collection capabilities for military and intelligence customers. You will build and integrate microservices, APIs, and data pipelines to produce knowledge from disparate sensors, while developing custom algorithms for decision support and automated reasoning. Key responsibilities include managing the full software lifecycle, including testing, deployment, and operations of cloud-native solutions. Required skills include proficiency in Python, C, or C++, and experience with modern cloud architectures, Docker, or VMware. You will also utilize SysML/UML and evaluate commercial solutions to support complex data fusion and situational awareness.