Sr. Principal Software Systems Architect (AHT)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Manhattan Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Systems Architect to join our growing team of diverse professionals in Melbourne, FL or Manhattan Beach, CA . The selected candidate will take a leading role in migrating legacy software applications to the cloud and work with our engineering team to develop, implement, optimize, and maintain native cloud-based solutions in accordance with best practices. Responsibilities: Architect efficient, high speed, reliable cloud solution for legacy software applications Apply IaC to deploy and manage cloud infrastructure Define migration path for legacy software applications to become cloud-native Guide migration and implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives Ensure performance capabilities and security of new software systems and architectures are consistent with mission requirements Support trade studies, CONOPs development, whitepapers All work is based on-site in either Manhattan Beach, CA, or Melbourne, FL Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Architect: One of the following: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an ABET-accredited university and 8 years of experience in software engineering in a cloud environment OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an ABET-accredited university and 8 years of experience in software engineering in a cloud environment Ability to attain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance Ability to attain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAP) Experience architecting, designing, and deploying cloud-native software solutions Experience leading a migration of legacy software systems to a cloud environment, including transformation to cloud-native Experience with Cloud infrastructure technology, e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Container Strategies and Orchestration Experience working in Agile software development environment Ability to work on-site in Manhattan Beach (CA) or Melbourne (FL) Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $213,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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