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# Principal Engineer Embedded/Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software at NGC

Compensation

$114,000 – $177,800/yr

**Location**
: McClellan, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 21, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware components and computing systems for engineering, scientific, manufacturing, laboratory simulation, aircraft flight control, and medical applications. The role requires a STEM degree and substantial related experience, US citizenship, secret clearance, software lifecycle and team-leadership experience, and proficiency with C/C++, Python, Java, Docker, and Agile development tools. The position offers relocation assistance, 10% travel, health insurance, and a primary salary range of $114,000 to $177,800.

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