Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Principal Engineer Software focused on embedded C/C++ development to join a team delivering advanced, mission-critical systems. The role requires strong SDLC experience and collaboration with diverse engineering disciplines onsite.

You will work with 5G/NextGen tech, ML, cybersecurity, and FPGA/firmware contexts, in a non-telecommute environment, reporting to the Research & Advanced Design organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of related engineering experience OR Master’s with 3+ years OR PhD with 1+ year.
• Experience with full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Background in embedded C/C++ development with OO and thread-safety; familiarity with Python.

Responsibilities

• Work all phases of the software development cycle in a fast-paced environment across cross-functional teams.
• Conduct peer reviews of software and designs; document technical work.
• Participate in cross-functional scrum teams with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and I&T.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

SDLC experience

Python familiarity

Agile methodologies

Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Principal Engineer Software focused on embedded C/C++ development to join a team delivering advanced, mission-critical systems. The role requires strong SDLC experience and collaboration with diverse engineering disciplines onsite.

You will work with 5G/NextGen tech, ML, cybersecurity, and FPGA/firmware contexts, in a non-telecommute environment, reporting to the Research & Advanced Design organization.