Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer - Front End

United States-California-El Segundo · United States-California-San Diego$91.8k–$171kPosted Jul 23, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time ## 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 is seeking a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer – Front End to support our Mission Experience team. The team develops new autonomy solutions, creates and maintains in-house software, and incorporates it all in the digital environment. This is an exciting opportunity to push the limits of autonomy. This is an on-site position supporting our Research & Advanced Design Division in El Segundo or Rancho Bernardo, CA. # Accomplish As a Front-End Software Developer, you will design, develop, document, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain front-end applications software in support of advanced Mission Management systems. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and will be expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment. You will be highly self-motivated, reporting information to leads. You will be expected to handle diverse assignments with efficiency, finding unique solutions and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow. Key Responsibilities: * Implement user interfaces from design mockups using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. * Develop and maintain reusable front-end components and UI patterns. * Ensure responsive layouts and cross-browser compatibility across desktop and mobile devices. * Integrate front-end features with backend APIs (REST/GraphQL), including error handling and loading states. * Collaborate with designers to refine UI/UX and ensure consistency with the design system. * Debug and fix front-end issues related to layout, styling, and functionality. * Write clean, well-structured, and well-documented code following team standards. * Participate in code reviews, incorporating feedback to improve code quality. * Perform basic testing of implemented features (unit/component tests and manual verification). * Apply accessibility and performance best practices to user-facing features. * Work closely with product, backend, and QA teams to clarify requirements and deliver features on time. * Continuously learn and adopt new front-end tools, frameworks, and best practices. * This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. * Must be able meet milestones and deadlines by providing best-in-class solutions. * Must adhere to and following roadmaps, plans, and schedules. * Must have ability to work closely with the software lead and following their guidance. * Must have ability to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems. # Succeed The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications. **This role may be filled at either the Software Engineer or a Principal Software Engineer level based on the qualifications below.** Basic Qualifications: * Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2...

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