Customer Engineer Jobs in Florida
Customer Engineer jobs in Florida are in strong demand, concentrated in enterprise technology, defense and aerospace, telecommunications, and managed services, with openings ranging from entry-level field technicians through senior solutions engineers. The busiest hiring markets are Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where companies like IBM, Cisco, and Siemens have established operations and regularly bring on customer engineers across cloud infrastructure, networking, and industrial automation. Pre-sales support, hardware systems integration, and cloud platform expertise are the specialties appearing most consistently in Florida listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Onsite Customer Integration to join Global Surveillance Division supporting the E-2D team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located onsite in Patuxent River, MD.
Responsibilities include deploying, automating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the systems and software infrastructure. This role requires you to have hands-on technical experience and a can-do approach towards environment automation and management along with continuous improvements. You will be involved in the design and implementation of application builds, releases, deployment, and configuration activities.
The Software Engineer will participate in the full lifecycle of software development, including requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, software-hardware integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. The Software Engineer will apply technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems. The Software Engineer will interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers. Therefore, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Experience in OS configuration, bash scripting, C/C++, or other OOP languages, and networking in a Linux environment is strongly desired.
Essential Functions:
- Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software
- Work with various team members and customers to integrate functionality with other software components.
- Supporting the gathering and reporting software metrics.
- Follow program software best practices.
- Develop software products within all phases of the software lifecycle.
- Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment
- Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures
- Frequent travel required up to 50%
- Ability to work with multiple teams and provide leadership to drive solutions of complex problems.
- Support software working groups with the customer.
- Develop and share technical documentation and presentations.
This position may be filled at either a Principal Software Engineer Level 3 or a Sr. Principal Software Engineer Level 4
Basic Qualifications:
- (Principal Software Engineer, 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 a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.
- (Sr. Principal Software Engineer, Level 4) Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience
- Development experience with C/C++ or other OOP languages.
- At least 3 years of experience working on integration of technical solutions for a software product.
- At least 3 years of experience working on a project with formal requirements and test.
- Ability to travel from Pax, MD to Melbourne, FL. Must be able to spend at least one week a month in Melbourne, FL
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs (interim secret clearance required to start)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with remote teams in closed environments.
- Experience with System Engineer principals and Software Architecture best practices.
- Experience with writing, reviewing and integrating formal requirements and maintaining matrix of requirements to test cases.
- Experience with writing, reviewing, and updating formal test procedures.
- Presenting at formal SETR events such as PDR, CDR, and TRR.
- Active TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred.
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 Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Onsite Customer Integration to join Global Surveillance Division supporting the E-2D team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located onsite in Patuxent River, MD.
Responsibilities include deploying, automating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the systems and software infrastructure. This role requires you to have hands-on technical experience and a can-do approach towards environment automation and management along with continuous improvements. You will be involved in the design and implementation of application builds, releases, deployment, and configuration activities.
The Software Engineer will participate in the full lifecycle of software development, including requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, software-hardware integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. The Software Engineer will apply technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems. The Software Engineer will interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers. Therefore, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Experience in OS configuration, bash scripting, C/C++, or other OOP languages, and networking in a Linux environment is strongly desired.
Essential Functions:
- Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software
- Work with various team members and customers to integrate functionality with other software components.
- Supporting the gathering and reporting software metrics.
- Follow program software best practices.
- Develop software products within all phases of the software lifecycle.
- Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment
- Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures
- Frequent travel required up to 50%
- Ability to work with multiple teams and provide leadership to drive solutions of complex problems.
- Support software working groups with the customer.
- Develop and share technical documentation and presentations.
This position may be filled at either a Principal Software Engineer Level 3 or a Sr. Principal Software Engineer Level 4
Basic Qualifications:
- (Principal Software Engineer, 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 a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.
- (Sr. Principal Software Engineer, Level 4) Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience
- Development experience with C/C++ or other OOP languages.
- At least 3 years of experience working on integration of technical solutions for a software product.
- At least 3 years of experience working on a project with formal requirements and test.
- Ability to travel from Pax, MD to Melbourne, FL. Must be able to spend at least one week a month in Melbourne, FL
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs (interim secret clearance required to start)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with remote teams in closed environments.
- Experience with System Engineer principals and Software Architecture best practices.
- Experience with writing, reviewing and integrating formal requirements and maintaining matrix of requirements to test cases.
- Experience with writing, reviewing, and updating formal test procedures.
- Presenting at formal SETR events such as PDR, CDR, and TRR.
- Active TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred.
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in customer engineer jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with enterprise hardware, networking equipment, or cloud infrastructure platforms
- Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or an equivalent vendor credential
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues at customer sites
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel within a Florida territory and hold a valid Florida driver's license
Customer Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a customer engineer in Florida?
Most Florida employers expect a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or information technology, though candidates with an associate degree plus relevant certifications are considered for field-focused roles. Florida does not require a state-issued license specifically for customer engineers, but vendor certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, or CompTIA carry significant weight in the hiring process. Gaining experience through IT support, systems administration, or field technician roles is the most practical path into the position.
Which companies hire customer engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring customer engineers in Florida right now include Centella, Mixpanel, and FIS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's large base of defense contractors, telecommunications providers, and enterprise technology firms means consistent openings across multiple specialties and seniority levels.
Which Florida cities have the most customer engineer jobs?
Miami, Jacksonville, and Tampa account for the most customer engineer openings in Florida. Miami draws demand from multinational corporations and financial technology firms, Tampa's growth in cybersecurity and managed services has expanded the market there, and Orlando's concentration of simulation, aerospace, and hospitality technology employers keeps a steady stream of customer-facing technical roles open throughout the year.
Are there remote customer engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles, since customer engineers frequently need to be on-site to install, configure, or troubleshoot hardware. About 67% of customer engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that some pre-sales and cloud-focused positions can be handled remotely. Software-defined and cloud infrastructure sub-specialties offer the best prospects for remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a customer engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a field technician, IT support specialist, or systems administrator role at a Florida-based managed service provider or technology reseller, which builds the hands-on troubleshooting background customer engineer positions require. Large Florida employers like IBM and Siemens run rotational associate and new-graduate programs that place candidates directly into customer-facing technical tracks. Earning a vendor certification such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that compensates for limited work history.
Where can I find and apply to customer engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to customer engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly without any extra steps.
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