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# Principal Engineer Software/Sr Principal Engineer Software (Infrastructure) at NGC

Compensation

$98,400 – $147,600/yr

**Location**
: Melbourne, Florida

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Sep 18, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Engineer Software/ (Sr.) Principal Engineer Software (Infrastructure) for its Global Surveillance Division in Melbourne, Florida. The role focuses on containerization, application security, operating-system hardening, network security, infrastructure automation, virtualization, software development, testing, integration, and deployment. It requires a STEM bachelor’s degree, extensive relevant software engineering experience, Linux and Windows development experience, security clearance and special program access, and familiarity with configuration management, scripting, networking, and cybersecurity tools. The position offers 10% travel, relocation assistance may be available, and base salary ranges from $98,400 to $184,200 depending on the level.

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