Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Melbourne FL) at Northrop Grumman Melbour[...]

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute is seeking a Principal Engineer Software located in Melbourne, FL. This position involves designing, developing, and testing embedded real-time software for safety-critical systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in applying OO C++, C, and Python in real-time applications.

The ideal candidate will lead projects in a fast-paced environment, working with Agile Scrum teams. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and a DoD Secret Security Clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in software development.
• Demonstrated experience in C, OO C++, and Python.
• Experience in architecting and maintaining safety-critical embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate embedded real-time software.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Work in Agile Scrum teams to deliver software products.

Skills

C

Object-Oriented C++

Python

Static and dynamic code analysis tools

Safety-critical applications/systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

PhD

Tools

VxWorks

Integrity

Real-Time Embedded Linux

DOORS

Coverity

SonarQube

Fortify

Job description

Principal Engineer Software – Embedded & Real‑Time (Melbourne, FL)

Position: Principal Engineer Software – Embedded & Real‑Time within Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems. This role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing embedded real‑time software for end‑user customers and businesses.

Essential Functions

• Work in a fast‑paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to customers.
• Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real‑time operating systems for use in flight and safety‑critical systems.
• Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience; OR PhD with 1 year of related experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience developing software and scripts in C, Object‑Oriented C++, and/or Python for safety‑critical applications/systems within the last 2 years.
• Demonstrated professional experience architecting, designing, modeling, implementing, maintaining, integrating, debugging, verifying, and qualifying safety‑critical embedded real‑time software written in OO C++ running on real‑time operating systems such as VxWorks, Integrity, and/or Real‑Time Embedded Linux within the last 1 year.
• Demonstrated professional experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools and fuzzing tools such as Coverity, SonarQube, and/or Fortify within the last 1 year.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (PAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems.
• Recent demonstrated professional experience with DOORS and/or software requirement specification testing using simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, and/or Bash.

Salary Information

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00. The range represents a general guideline; however, the company considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position and candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. The company provides a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.