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[/company/ngc](/company/ngc)[NGC](/company/ngc)
# Principal Software Engineer - Java Developer at NGC

Compensation

$114,000 – $171,000/yr

**Location**
: San Diego, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Aug 25, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Software Engineer - Java Middle Layer to work full-time on-site in San Diego, California. The role supports software development across Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps, and Systems Test in an Agile environment, with responsibilities including Java Enterprise Edition and SOA solution development, object-oriented programming, JMS, Web Services, XML, and the software development lifecycle. Candidates need a STEM bachelor’s degree with five years of related engineering experience or a STEM master’s degree with three years, experience with Java, C, C++, Python, SDLC, Agile development, integration, and testing, and an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance. The position requires up to 10% travel and offers a primary salary range of $114,000 to $171,000.

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