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Yes, Northrop Grumman is currently hiring for 316 open positions in the United States. Use Glassdoor to find and apply for a job that loves you back. Then start preparing for your job interview at Northrop Grumman by browsing Glassdoor's interview experience ratings and reviews, anonymously submitted by applicants and employees.

How much do Northrop Grumman jobs pay?

The average salary at Northrop Grumman varies by position: Northrop Grumman Software Engineer roles report a median total pay of $125,572 per year. Northrop Grumman Systems Engineer roles report a median total pay of $125,166 per year. Northrop Grumman Mechanical Engineer roles report a median total pay of $119,013 per year. Northrop Grumman Associate Software Engineer roles report a median total pay of $99,284 per year. Northrop Grumman Principal Software Engineer roles report a median total pay of $183,719 per year. This is based on anonymous salary reports submitted to Glassdoor by Northrop Grumman employees in the United States.

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As of July 2026, Northrop Grumman employees rate their career opportunities with 3.7 out of 5 stars, according to 15,174 anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews . This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

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Northrop Grumman Software Engineer (Principal Engineer) Jobs

316 results in US

Software / Principal Software Engineer
Warner Robins, GA
$79K - $148K (Employer provided)
20d
Software / Principal Software Engineer
Warner Robins, GA
$79K - $148K (Employer provided)
30d+
Principal / Sr Principal Software Signal Processing Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
$104K - $194K (Employer provided)
4d

Engineer / Principal Engineer - Software
Melbourne, FL
$79K - $148K (Employer provided)
20d
Engineer / Principal Engineer - Software
Melbourne, FL
$79K - $148K (Employer provided)
21d
Staff Principal Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications
El Segundo, CA
$177K - $266K (Employer provided)
20d
Staff Principal Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications
El Segundo, CA
$177K - $266K (Employer provided)
30d+
Sr. Principal Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications
El Segundo, CA
$142K - $213K (Employer provided)
20d
Sr. Principal Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications
El Segundo, CA
$142K - $213K (Employer provided)
30d+
Software/Principal Software Engineer
Rolling Meadows, IL
$85K - $158K (Employer provided)
30d+
Engineer / Principal Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications
Melbourne, FL
$79K - $171K (Employer provided)
20d
Engineer / Principal Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications
Melbourne, FL
$79K - $171K (Employer provided)
24d
Principal Software Engineer - SA (26-273)
Huntsville, AL
$104K - $163K (Employer provided)
30d+
Principal Cyber Software Engineer
Raleigh, NC
$120K - $188K (Employer provided)
30d+
Virtual Simulation Software Engineer/ Principal Virtual Simulation Software Engineer
Melbourne, FL
$79K - $148K (Employer provided)
20d
Principal Engineer Software
Melbourne, FL
$98K - $148K (Employer provided)
19d
Principal Cyber Software Engineer
San Antonio, TX
$120K - $188K (Employer provided)
30d+
Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer – Simulation Tools
Melbourne, FL
$79K - $148K (Employer provided)
20d
Sr Principal Software Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
$129K - $194K (Employer provided)
20d
Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps / DevOps
Melbourne, FL
$98K - $171K (Employer provided)
30d+
Sr Principal Engineer - Software
San Diego, CA
$142K - $213K (Employer provided)
30d+
Virtual Simulation Software Engineer/ Principal Virtual Simulation Software Engineer
Melbourne, FL
$79K - $148K (Employer provided)
30d+
Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer – Simulation Tools
Melbourne, FL
$79K - $148K (Employer provided)
25d
Sr Principal Software Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
$129K - $194K (Employer provided)
30d+
Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Software
Melbourne, FL
$98K - $148K (Employer provided)
13d
Sr Principal Engineer Software
San Diego, CA
$142K - $213K (Employer provided)
6d
Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Rolling Meadows, IL
$131K - $197K (Employer provided)
30d+
Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer
United States
$92K - $171K (Employer provided)
20d
Senior Principal Engineer Software - Field Integration
Melbourne, FL
$123K - $184K (Employer provided)
19d
Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps (San Diego - Hybrid)
San Diego, CA
$92K - $171K (Employer provided)
3d
Principal Engineer Software - Support Equipment Software
Melbourne, FL
$98K - $148K (Employer provided)
19d
Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer
United States
$92K - $171K (Employer provided)
30d+
Principal Engineer Software - Simulation
Melbourne, FL
$98K - $148K (Employer provided)
19d
Senior Principal Virtual Simulation Software Engineer
Melbourne, FL
$123K - $184K (Employer provided)
20d
ALMDS Senior Principal Software Engineer
Melbourne, FL
$123K - $184K (Employer provided)
21d
Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer
San Diego, CA
$149K - $235K (Employer provided)
30d+
ALMDS Senior Principal Software Engineer
Melbourne, FL
$123K - $184K (Employer provided)
20d
Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer
Jessup, MD
$149K - $235K (Employer provided)
30d+
Senior Principal Virtual Simulation Software Engineer
Melbourne, FL
$123K - $184K (Employer provided)
24d
Principal Software Engineer
Oklahoma City, OK
$93K - $140K (Employer provided)
20d

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