Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Navigation Systems

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation and/or personal time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and integrate software for navigation systems at our Beavercreek, OH facility. You will contribute to end‑to‑end software design, coding and testing in a team‑oriented, agile environment.

The role emphasizes MBE techniques, DevSecOps, and collaboration with internal and external customers. A strong background in C/C++ and Python, plus experience with DoD‑related toolchains, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of hands‑on Software Development experience
• Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of hands‑on Software Development experience
• PhD in a STEM discipline with 1+ year of hands‑on Software Development experience
• Demonstrated capability to translate formal software requirements into software designs
• Demonstrated use of high‑level programming languages such as C, C++, or scripting languages such as Python
• Experience using software management and workflow automation tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira
• Proven ability to design, code, and test new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
• Experience with open software/system architecture solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required
• Ability to work on site full-time at our Beavercreek, OH facility

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for navigation systems
• Perform software and system integration on state‑of‑the‑art hardware
• Learn Model Based Engineering and agile practices to improve development
• Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, reliable software

Skills

C/C++

Python

Debugging

Collaborative work

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

ClearCase

Git

ClearQuest

Jira

DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and integrate software for navigation systems at our Beavercreek, OH facility. You will contribute to end‑to‑end software design, coding and testing in a team‑oriented, agile environment.

The role emphasizes MBE techniques, DevSecOps, and collaboration with internal and external customers. A strong background in C/C++ and Python, plus experience with DoD‑related toolchains, is required.