Principal Embedded Software Engineer/Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative Software Technologies Organization. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge products that enhance national defense capabilities. You'll engage in the full software development lifecycle, leveraging your expertise in C/C++ and real-time embedded systems. This position emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on C/C++.
• Proficiency in real-time embedded software development and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks, suggest mitigation, and track defects in software.
• Develop and execute unit tests and build verification test plans.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time Embedded Software

Software Development Lifecycle

Model-based Engineering

Agile Practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

VxWorks

Linux Operating Systems

Visual Studio

MATLAB

Coverity

KlocWork

Atlassian Tool Set

Kubernetes

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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, they're making history.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer/ Senior Principal Embedded Software engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Software Technologies Organization 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++.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

What You’ll Get to do:

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer/ Senior Principal Embedded Software within the Software and Digital Technologies Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning and a culture of automation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Identifying risks, suggesting mitigation, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status.
2. Develop and execute unit tests and build verification test plans, and track and report test status.
3. Conduct reviews of software related products, software designs, and additional technical documents.
4. Active participation in Integrated Product Teams (IPT), design reviews, and other reviews, as required.
5. Actively participate in the technical peer reviews to ensure system/software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view.

**Basic Qualifications for the Principal Embedded Software Engineer**

1. Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
2. U.S Citizenship is required
3. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance prior to starting.
4. Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
5. A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
6. Experience working in C/C++ Proficiency in working with real time embedded software
7. Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance are required

**Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer**

1. Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
2. U.S Citizenship is required
3. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance prior to starting.
4. Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
5. A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
6. Experience working in C/C++ Proficiency in working with real time embedded software
7. Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance are required

**Preferred Qualifications for both:**

1. Experience in real-time embedded software development knowledge of Radar, Electronic Warfare, or Space technologies
2. Experience in algorithmic application development and optimization
3. Experience with VxWorks and/or Linux Operating Systems
4. Experience with Visual Studio
5. Experience with MATLAB
6. Experience with Coverity and/or KlocWork tools
7. Experience in Open Architecture Solutions
8. Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Kubernetes, Model Based Engineering, and DevSecOps best practices

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

This position is contingent upon contract award, ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

The 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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.