Principal Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Development to lead embedded real-time software across flight-critical systems. You will contribute to the full SDLC, design, implement, and test software in Agile teams for multiple baselines in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

This on-site/hybrid role requires a STEM degree with 5 years of related experience (or a PhD with 1 year), a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM plus 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years; OR a PhD with 1 year.
• Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with programming languages: C, C++, Python.
• Experience with multi-threaded software for flight/mission critical systems.
• Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, or Coverity.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations and collaborative teams across levels.
• Participate in the full SW development life cycle from requirements to delivery.
• Operate in an embedded real-time environment for flight and mission critical systems.
• Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW for multiple baselines.

Skills

C

C++

Python

SDLC

Agile methodologies

Multithreaded software

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Docker

Fortify

Coverity

Job description

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Development to lead embedded real-time software across flight-critical systems. You will contribute to the full SDLC, design, implement, and test software in Agile teams for multiple baselines in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

This on-site/hybrid role requires a STEM degree with 5 years of related experience (or a PhD with 1 year), a U.S.