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# Software/ Principal Software Engineer at NGC

Compensation · Listed in posting

$87,600 – $131,400/yr

**Location**
: Huntsville, Alabama

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: not_specified

**Posted**
: Sep 28, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring Software Engineers and Principal Software Engineers for its Global C2 Solutions Business Unit in Huntsville, Alabama. The role develops, integrates, tests, sustains, and troubleshoots mission-critical command and control software for warfighters and customers, working with systems and hardware engineers on Scaled Agile Framework teams. Responsibilities include Java and C++ development, scripting, Linux, Git, encryption, RTI/DDS middleware, testing, and documentation. A bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least two years of relevant experience is required for the Software Engineer level, while the Principal Software Engineer level requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience. The position requires a Secret clearance, offers 10% travel, and provides a primary salary range of $87,600 to $131,400 and a secondary range of $108,800 to $163,200.

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