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Planner I

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$63K - $92K/yr

A Planner I performs specific entry-level, professional planning tasks involving research and ... A Planner I is trained and supervised by a Planner II, Senior Planner, or Principal Planner through ...

Planner I

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$63K - $92K/yr

A Planner I performs specific entry-level, professional planning tasks involving research and ... A Planner I is trained and supervised by a Planner II, Senior Planner, or Principal Planner through ...

This is an entry-level position where dedicated individuals with critical thinking and problem ... Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm. * Flexible paid time off ...

TECHNICIAN Entry Level and Experienced Applicants Are Welcome! Location: openings in St. Louis, MO ... Preferred candidates will possess: - 2-3 years of experience with an architectural or engineering ...

This is an entry-level position where dedicated individuals with critical thinking and problem ... Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm. * Flexible paid time off ...

Most entry level engineering jobs hand you a ticket queue and a five year wait for anything ... Senior Integration Engineer, owning architecture for enterprise integrations * Principal ...

Most entry-level engineering jobs hand you a ticket queue and a five-year wait for anything ... Principal Integration Engineer setting technical direction across the practice * Solution Architect ...

Most entry-level engineering jobs hand you a ticket queue and a five-year wait for anything ... Senior Integration Engineer - owning architecture for enterprise integrations * Principal ...

Most entry-level engineering jobs hand you a ticket queue and a five-year wait for anything ... Senior Integration Engineer - owning architecture for enterprise integrations * Principal ...

Associate Engineer, Site Reliability

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Working under the guidance of senior and principal SREs, you will help implement SLIs/SLOs, reduce ... Shadow senior SREs during complex outages, architectural reviews, and fire drills * Build AI ...

Associate Engineer, Site Reliability

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Working under the guidance of senior and principal SREs, you will help implement SLIs/SLOs, reduce ... Shadow senior SREs during complex outages, architectural reviews, and fire drills * Build AI ...

Junior Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Assist in the support and ... Minimum of one entry-level cloud certification from a major cloud provider, including but not ...

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Assist in the support and ... Minimum of one entry-level cloud certification from a major cloud provider, including but not ...

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How much do entry level principal architect jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level principal architect in the United States is $171,382.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $145,000.00 and $194,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Principal Architect vs Project Architect?

AspectEntry Level Principal ArchitectProject Architect
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Architecture, licensure often requiredBachelor's or Master's in Architecture, licensure often required
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, architecture studios, large construction projectsDesign firms, architecture studios, construction sites
Industry UsageLeadership roles, overseeing projects, client interactionDesign development, project coordination, technical documentation
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level leadership roles in architectureUnderstanding project-specific architectural roles

The Entry Level Principal Architect typically involves foundational leadership responsibilities, focusing on overseeing design projects and client relations, often requiring licensure and advanced education. In contrast, a Project Architect is more involved in technical design, documentation, and project coordination without necessarily holding leadership or senior responsibilities. Both roles are essential in architecture firms but differ in scope, responsibilities, and experience level.

How do I become an entry level principal architect?

To become an entry-level principal architect, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field, along with relevant internship experience. Developing strong design, technical, and leadership skills, and obtaining licensure or certification such as the Architect Registration Examination (ARE), can help advance to this role. Gaining experience in project management and building a professional portfolio are also important steps.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Principal Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $171,382 per year, or $82.4 per hour.

Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time

Northrop Grumman Corporation

San Diego, CA • On-site

$114K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Northrop Grumman rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 368 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 545 rated manufacturers


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This position is located on site in San Diego, CA.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels

Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customers

Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems

Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines

This position may be filled as either a level 2 Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time or a level 3 Principal Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time.

Basic Qualifications:

Level 2: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and entry level related engineering experience.

Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience or a PhD in STEM and 1 year of related engineering experience

Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SW integration and testing.

Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python.

Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, or Black Duck.

Active in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR is not required to start and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW.

Ability to identify moderate execution defects by only reading code.

Understanding of how their embedded SW component will fit into a larger SW system / architecture.

Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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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About Northrop Grumman

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939