Principal Engineer Jobs in Warner Robins, GA
Principal Engineer jobs in Warner Robins, Georgia are available now at employers like Northrop Grumman, Astrion, and Mercer University and other local employers, from entry level to senior. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Defense Sector has a need for a Principal / Sr. Principal AI Software Engineer with its Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions (WIMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for a role on our Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) Embedded Software Engineering Team. You will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team of engineers focused on the modernization and sustainment of Embedded Electronic Warfare and Radar Operational Flight Programs. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse team. This is a full-time salaried position in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.
What you’ll get to do:
Develop, adapt, and maintain AI/ML-enabled software solutions, applying modern machine learning and software engineering best practices.
Participate in the full AI/ML development life cycle, including data understanding and preparation, feature engineering, model development and evaluation, MLOps/pipeline implementation, integration into mission applications, validation and verification, deployment, and ongoing monitoring/maintenance.
Provide technical leadership in designing and implementing advanced algorithms and AI/ML architectures to solve complex mission problems.
Frequently collaborate with Program Management, external suppliers, and/or government customers to translate mission needs into AI/ML capabilities, so excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential to success in this role.
**This position may be filled at the Principal Engineer AI Software OR Senior Principal Engineer AI Software level.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer AI Software:
Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of relevant AI/ML experience (model development, training, validation, and deployment) with a B.S. (3 years with a Master’s, 1 year with a Ph.D.).
Proficiency in C / C++ or in Python (including libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn). Ability to write clean, maintainable code.
Demonstrated competence in all phases – requirements, design/modeling, implementation, unit‑to‑CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance.
AI/ML pipeline creation (data preparation, feature engineering, model training, validation, and deployment) with an emphasis on real‑time, safety‑critical, or resource‑constrained environments.
Proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving
Highly motivated self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer AI Software:
Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of relevant AI/ML experience (model development, training, validation, and deployment) with a B.S. (6 years with a Master’s, 4 years with a Ph.D.).
Proficiency in C / C++ or in Python (including libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn). Ability to write clean, maintainable code.
Demonstrated competence in all phases – requirements, design/modeling, implementation, unit‑to‑CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance.
AI/ML pipeline creation (data preparation, feature engineering, model training, validation, and deployment) with an emphasis on real‑time, safety‑critical, or resource‑constrained environments.
Proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving
Highly motivated self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Secret Security Clearance
Experience with Agile development, Jira/Bitbucket/Git
Hands‑on software/hardware integration and testing
Experience analyzing system requirements to derive software design and test specifications
Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git
Familiarity with model‑compression, quantization, and inference optimization
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman12

- Astrion2

- Mercer University2

- COLSA1

- Odyssey Consulting1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
Principal Engineer Jobs in Warner Robins: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal engineer jobs are there in Warner Robins?
There are 20+ principal engineer openings in Warner Robins, Georgia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Warner Robins employers hire.
Which companies hire principal engineers in Warner Robins?
Warner Robins principal engineer roles are posted by Northrop Grumman, Astrion, and Mercer University and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Warner Robins?
Yes. About 0% of principal engineer openings tied to Warner Robins are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Warner Robins.
Which industries hire the most principal engineers in Warner Robins?
The sectors hiring the most principal engineers in Warner Robins are Education and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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