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# Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer – Data Analyst at NGC

Compensation

$91,800 – $137,600/yr

**Location**
: San Diego, California · Palmdale, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: May 28, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer- Data Analyst to work on-site in Rancho Bernardo or Palmdale, California. The role develops and maintains enterprise toolsets for operational data, communication subsystems, and advanced payload technologies; supports cross-disciplinary engineering teams; builds CI/CD pipelines; and collaborates with stakeholders on mission-critical systems. Candidates need a STEM degree and related engineering experience, Python/Java/C++/MATLAB data-development experience, and at least two additional data, database, container, automation, monitoring, or interface-control-document experiences. The position requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and SAP access, offers 25% travel, and provides a primary salary range of $91,800 to $137,600 and a secondary range of $114,000 to $171,000.

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