Senior Principal Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Lead end-to-end full stack development of Data & Analytics products from technical discovery through solution design, implementation testing, and deployment .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $193,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full stack development, including proficiency in REACT, Mongo DB, Python, and TypeScript, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data and analytics solutions. Strong ability to mentor others and advocate for best practices in software engineering and user experience.

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Full Stack DevelopmentREACT ProficiencyRESTful API DevelopmentAgile/Scrum ExperienceMentorship in Software Engineering

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Hard Skills

REACTMongo DBPythonTypeScriptRESTful APIsGitCI/CD PracticesSecure Coding PracticesNode.jsExpress

Soft Skills

Collaborative TeamworkPositive EnergyCan-Do Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Data & AnalyticsSoftware EngineeringEngineering WorkflowsTechnical DiscoverySolution Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptMongoDBNode.jsPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end full stack development of Data & Analytics products from technical discovery through solution design, implementation testing, and deployment
Design and build intuitive, performant user interfaces for complex engineering data
Collaborate with Product Owners, engineers, systems engineers, testers, and subject matter experts to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, maintainable solutions
Use stakeholder and product data to inform technical decisions, prioritize features, and shape product architecture and roadmaps
Create and maintain artifacts including API designs, data structures, and well-structured documented front-end and back-end code
Communicate technical rationale and tradeoffs to stakeholders and the development team, advocating for the best possible user experience
Support implementation across the stack by clarifying requirements and edge cases, reviewing code, and validating features
Mentor and engage across disciplines to promote software engineering best practices, modern full stack development techniques, and a strong technical culture within the Data & Analytics / EMR organization
Design and maintain pipelines, data models, and interactive displays tailored to engineering workflows
Build AI-enabled capabilities that help teams diagnose issues, optimize performance, and accelerate delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years software engineering experience; 6 years with a Master’s degree; 4 years with a PhD; may be able to consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
Proficient in REACT, Mongo DB, Python, and TypeScript
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices
Knowledge of secure coding practices and basic authentication/authorization concepts
Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams while consistently bringing positive energy and a can-do attitude to the workplace
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
Preferred: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
Preferred: Proficient in Node.js/Express

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 A schedule, with every other Friday off
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business