Principal Embedded Software Engineer — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp.

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 114,000 - 171,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a software engineer to support research and advanced design efforts in a high-stakes environment. You will work across 5G/NextG, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and future wireless tech to support warfighter applications.

Telecommute/remote work is not an option; you will join a team in a lab environment and collaborate across Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and I&T to deliver robust software solutions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of related engineering experience or higher degrees with corresponding experience.
  • Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Background in embedded C/C++ development with object-oriented and thread-safe programming; familiarity with Python.
  • Experience integrating and debugging embedded software in a lab environment, including tracing and complex code bases.
  • Experience with Agile software development using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) and Git.

Responsibilities

  • Work all phases of the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test in a fast-paced environment.
  • Conduct peer reviews of software-related products and designs.
  • Participate in a cross-functional scrum team with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and I&T.
  • Understand system requirements and implement/debug software to meet completion criteria.
  • Identify and assess new technologies prior to implementation.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ development
SDLC experience
Python familiarity
Agile methodologies
Clearance eligibility
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields
Master’s degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Tools

Git version control
Jira
Confluence
Bitbucket
Jenkins

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a software engineer to support research and advanced design efforts in a high-stakes environment. You will work across 5G/NextG, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and future wireless tech to support warfighter applications.

Telecommute/remote work is not an option; you will join a team in a lab environment and collaborate across Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and I&T to deliver robust software solutions.

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