Principal Software Engineer - R10192302

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join its innovative team in Baltimore. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking technologies that enhance national defense capabilities. You will leverage your expertise in C/C++ and real-time embedded systems to contribute to the development of advanced Electro-Optic and Infrared sensor systems. With a focus on collaboration and continuous learning, you will be part of a dynamic environment that encourages creativity and empowers you to make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on challenging projects and work with cutting-edge technology, 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 relevant experience in software engineering.
• Experience working in C/C++ and real-time embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Develop and execute unit tests and track test status.
• Conduct reviews of software designs and technical documents.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time embedded software

Software lifecycle management

Signal processing

Algorithm development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

Linux Operating Systems

Visual Studio

MATLAB

Python

Atlassian tool set

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

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.

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

What You’ll get to Do:

As a Principal Software Engineer 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.

The software engineering role will be supporting Electro-Optic and Infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems for NGMS Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) program area. ECD represents the research & development side of the company, hosting a variety of programs that rapidly turn cutting edge technology concepts into fielded systems the warfighter needs on a short horizon. Working in ECD offers engineers the unique opportunity of experiencing cradle-to-grave system development lifecycles with program durations of 1-3 years, at which point successful programs are transitioned to a production area for long term development and sustainment. Successful engineers in ECD are adaptable, naturally curious, and willing to take a variety of roles that stretch their expertise and widen their skill set. For software engineers those roles include signal processing/algorithm development, high-level system control logic, low-level real-time control logic, hardware/software integration, operator GUI development, system integration and test, as well as project leadership.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identifying risks, suggesting mitigation, tracking defects, developing resolutions, and reporting status.

• Develop and execute unit tests and build verification test plans, and track and report test status.

• Conduct reviews of software related products, software designs, and additional technical documents.

• Active participation in Integrated Product Teams (IPT), design reviews, and other reviews, as required.

• Actively participate in the technical peer reviews to ensure system/software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view.

The Software and Digital Technologies Organization is hiring for the following sub-organization:

• Advanced Electro-Optic and Infrared Systems: Apply cutting edge technologies to enhance performance of sensor systems such as infrared search and track (IRST) and laser radar (LADAR) for remote sensing applications.

This position is contingent on the successful transfer of a current/active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Basic Qualifications:

5 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline; 3 years with Masters; 1 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• A current/active DoD Secret clearance

• Ability to obtain a Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

• Experience working in C/C++

• Proficiency in working with real time embedded software.

• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in real-time embedded software development knowledge of EO/IR sensor systems, particularly IRST and LADAR

• Experience in algorithmic application development and optimization

• Experience with development and optimization of CUDA-based GPU software

• Experience in software/firmware/hardware integration, particularly in lab/ground/flight test conditions

• Experience with Linux Operating Systems

• Experience with Visual Studio, VSCode, and/or Qt IDEs

• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python

• Experience in Open Architecture Solutions

• Experience with writing automated tests

• Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Model Based Engineering, and DevSecOps best practices

What We Can Offer You:

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.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

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