Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation and/or personal time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and integrate software for navigation systems at our Beavercreek, OH facility. You will contribute to end‑to‑end software design, coding and testing in a team‑oriented, agile environment.

The role emphasizes MBE techniques, DevSecOps, and collaboration with internal and external customers. A strong background in C/C++ and Python, plus experience with DoD‑related toolchains, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of hands‑on Software Development experience
• Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of hands‑on Software Development experience
• PhD in a STEM discipline with 1+ year of hands‑on Software Development experience
• Demonstrated capability to translate formal software requirements into software designs
• Demonstrated use of high‑level programming languages such as C, C++, or scripting languages such as Python
• Experience using software management and workflow automation tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira
• Proven ability to design, code, and test new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
• Experience with open software/system architecture solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required
• Ability to work on site full-time at our Beavercreek, OH facility

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for navigation systems
• Perform software and system integration on state‑of‑the‑art hardware
• Learn Model Based Engineering and agile practices to improve development
• Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, reliable software

Skills

C/C++

Python

Debugging

Collaborative work

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

ClearCase

Git

ClearQuest

Jira

DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer based out of Beavercreek, OH. As an Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of 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.

What You’ll get to Do:

In this position you will be developing embedded software for our cutting edge Navigation systems. As a member of our world class software development team, you will have opportunities to improve and expand your capabilities in software design and code development. You will also have opportunities to perform software and system integration on state of the art hardware, learn new software development techniques such as Model Based Engineering (MBE), and work in an agile and collaborative development environment. As a successful candidate, you will collaborate with peers across our organization and will have clearly demonstrated the strong leadership skills needed to join our top performing team. You will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with our internal and external customers. You will also have demonstrated a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging our traditional ways of doing business. You will make us even better! This position may be filled as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Embedded Software Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of hands‑on Software Development experience
• Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of hands‑on Software Development experience
• PhD in a STEM discipline with 1+ year of hands‑on Software Development experience
• Demonstrated capability to translate formal software requirements into software designs
• Demonstrated use of high‑level programming languages such as C, C++, or scripting languages such as Python
• Experience using software management and workflow automation tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira
• Proven ability to design, code, and test new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
• Experience with open software/system architecture solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required
• Ability to work on site full-time at our Beavercreek, OH facility

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of hands‑on Software Development experience
• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of hands‑on Software Development experience
• PhD in a STEM discipline with 4+ years of hands‑on Software Development experience
• Demonstrated capability to translate formal software requirements into software designs
• Demonstrated use of high‑level programming languages such as C, C++, or scripting languages such as Python
• Experience using software management and workflow automation tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira
• Proven ability to design, code, and test new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
• Experience with open software/system architecture solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required
• Ability to work on site full-time at our Beavercreek, OH facility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current/Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Experience using DOORS for software requirements management
• MATLAB/Simulink model-based software development
• Demonstrated capability to define software requirements for an INS/GPS system
• Familiarity with/Experience in INS/GPS Kalman filter design and requirements definition
• Experience developing, verifying, certifying and releasing mission and safety-critical software systems that comply with RTCA DO-178B/ C or similar guidelines.
• Demonstrated use of MATLAB for simulation and INS/GPS system performance evaluation
• Experience in the development and performance of system tests
• Hands‑on experience with one or more communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 or RS-422
• Real‑time safety-critical embedded software systems development experience (including APIs, interfaces and device drivers)
• Navigation and/or Integrated Avionics System development experience
• Demonstrated capability to develop UML software designs using design tools such as Rhapsody and/or Model Based Engineering designs using tools such as Simulink or SCADE
• Experience with the full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation and unit test, integration, and maintenance
• Experience developing, verifying, certifying and releasing mission and safety-critical software systems that comply with RTCA DO-178B/ C or similar guidelines.
• Experience with software test tools such as LDRA and Vector Cast and code analysis tools such as Polyspace

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.