Principal Embedded Software Engineer/Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job 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, but they're also making history.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Embedded Software/Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer to support the Embedded Software and Digital Technologies group.As part of our Software and Digital Technologies Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation to help develop, enhance and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems. Candidates will work on software systems for mission systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle, primarily in C/C++.As part of our Software Engineering Team in Mission Systems you will be responsible for all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, development, documenting, testing, and debugging applications software that contains logical and mathematical solutions.As part of our Embedded Software Engineering Team in Mission Systems you will be responsible for designing, developing, operating and maintaining software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements.This position may be filled as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer or Senior Principal Software Engineer.Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree; or 0 years of experience with a PhD.
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain or maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance and SAP prior to starting.
• Object oriented programming and development: C++, C
• Experience working in a Linux Development EnvironmentBasic Qualifications Senior Principal Software Engineer:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 9 years of experience; or 7 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree; or 4 years of relevant experience with a Ph.D.
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain or maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance and SAP prior to starting.
  • Object oriented programming and development: Python, Java, C, C++, Matlab, etc.
  • Experience working in a Linux Development EnvironmentPreferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in real-time embedded software development knowledge of Radar, Electronic Warfare, or Space technologies
    • Experience in algorithmic application development and optimization
    • Experience with VxWorks and/or Linux Operating Systems
    • Experience with Visual Studio
    • Experience with Matlab
    • Experience with Coverity and/or KlocWork tools
    • Experience in Open Architecture Solutions
    • Experience with the Atlassian tool set, kubernetes, Model Based Engineering, and DevSecOps best practicesAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
      • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
      • 401k
      • Educational Assistance
      • Life Insurance
      • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
      • Paid Time Off
      • Health & Wellness Resources
      • Employee DiscountsThis position is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and SAP prior to starting.This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600The 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.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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