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[/company/ngc](/company/ngc)[NGC](/company/ngc)
# Principal Engineer Data at NGC

Compensation

$114,000 – $171,000/yr

**Location**
: San Diego, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 29, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector is hiring a Principal Data Engineer for its Digital Strategy & Analytics team in Rancho Bernardo, California. The role owns the technical vision for a digital ecosystem, develops data architecture and models, supports data integration and governance, assesses business systems for digitization, and collaborates with stakeholders and technical teams. The position requires a STEM bachelor’s degree with at least five years of experience or a STEM master’s degree with at least three years of experience, along with SQL Server, data visualization, data architecture, and security knowledge. A government Secret clearance is required for start, and the primary salary range is $114,000 to $171,000.

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