Principal Embedded Systems Engineer – DoD Secret

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 79,300 - 147,600; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer – Requirements & Test to join our diverse team delivering embedded real-time software for mission-critical systems.

The role involves full SDLC, Agile Scrum teams, and design, development, and qualification of safety-critical software on RTOS like VxWorks or Linux. Secret/Top Secret clearance is required or in-scope, with PAR access prior to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited university.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.
• Knowledge developing software in C, C++, and/or Python for safety/mission critical apps.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and software configuration management.
• Experience with embedded RTOS and software testing/qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work in agile teams across requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery.
• Architect and develop embedded mission software for real‑time systems.
• participate in multiple baselines and ensure software quality and integration.

Skills

Agile Framework

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

C/C++

Python

Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo

GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins

Docker, Kubernetes

RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, Linux)

Static & dynamic analysis tools (Coverity, SonarQube, Fortify)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer – Requirements & Test to join our diverse team delivering embedded real-time software for mission-critical systems.

The role involves full SDLC, Agile Scrum teams, and design, development, and qualification of safety-critical software on RTOS like VxWorks or Linux. Secret/Top Secret clearance is required or in-scope, with PAR access prior to start.