Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Full-timeIn person
Posted
May 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 21, 2026
Job Description
Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman
Skills & Competencies
Skills relevant to this opportunity
- Final construction plans — autonomously develop complete packages including aesthetic representations, structural details, and annotated specifications for complex multi-discipline projects.
- Architectural and engineering designs — prepare and validate across full project scope using advanced CAD and BIM tools, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards.
- Client requirements — independently elicit, analyse, and reconcile conflicting functional, spatial, and budget constraints through expert-level consultation across diverse project types.
- Estimated costs and design specifications — produce detailed, defensible documentation covering materials, equipment, and construction methods for owner and regulatory review.
- Non-routine design challenges — resolve through systematic critical thinking, integrating physics, mechanical, and production-processing knowledge on high-stakes engineering problems.
- Deductive and inductive reasoning — apply to evaluate design assumptions, identify latent risks, and validate engineering solutions before construction documentation is finalized.