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# Sr Principal Software Engineer - Thread Lead at NGC

Compensation

$116,300 – $213,400/yr

**Location**
: San Diego, California · El Segundo, California · +1

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Jun 26, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Sr Principal Software Engineer – Thread Lead to provide technical leadership and architecture for data-centric initiatives across data acquisition, storage, processing, analysis, and dissemination. The role leads product lifecycles, enterprise data strategy, standards, requirements, backlog prioritization, and cross-functional delivery in highly regulated environments, with full-time on-site work in San Diego, El Segundo, or Oklahoma City and up to 25% travel. Candidates need a STEM degree and 4–8 years of related engineering experience, top-secret clearance, SAP access, and strong data and communications technology expertise.

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