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[/company/ngc](/company/ngc)[NGC](/company/ngc)
# Staff AI Software Engineer at NGC

Compensation · Listed in posting

$177,000 – $265,600/yr

**Location**
: El Segundo, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Aug 11, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to work onsite in El Segundo, California, on AI/ML applications for advanced aeronautics research and design. The role involves designing, developing, testing, debugging, deploying, and documenting AI/ML software; collaborating with cross-functional teams; and developing requirements for software and testing environments. Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree with the specified years of experience, AI/ML and LLM experience, large-codebase and software-integration experience, rapid prototyping ability, and an active US Government Secret clearance. The position offers a primary salary range of $177,000 to $265,600, with possible overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and benefits.

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