Principal / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, Florida seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop and test embedded and real-time software for end-user customers. You will work with Agile teams, contribute to architecture, and handle multiple baselines.

The role requires a STEM degree with significant experience, active Secret clearance, and proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python, plus CI/CD tools. On-site work in Melbourne is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of related engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience with Agile software development within the last 3 years.
• Experience programming in C/C++ and/or Python for safety/mission-critical systems in the last 3 years.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and software change control.
• Experience with embedded real-time software on RTOS environments.
• Active US Government Secret or higher clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work in an innovative environment on diverse assignments and in collaborative teams.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle from requirements to delivery.
• Architect and develop embedded mission systems software on a real-time operating system.
• Be part of Agile Scrum teams to develop software for multiple baselines.

Skills

Agile development

C/C++

Python

OO C++

Embedded RTOS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Bamboo

GitHub

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Rhapsody

Cameo

DOORs

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Accomplish

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.

This position offers the opportunity to design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

Essential Functions

• Work in an innovative environment, on significantly diverse assignments, and in 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 our customers
• Architect and develop embedded mission systems software applications on a real time operating system
• Be a part of Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Software Engineer level 3 or a Sr. Principal Software Engineer level 4

Basic Qualifications For a Principal Software Engineer (level 3)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with Agile Framework within the last 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience developing software and scripts in C, Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python for Safety/Mission-Critical applications/Systems within the last 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo), AND/OR GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes within the last 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience architecting, Designing, Modeling (Rhapsody OR Cameo), Implementing, Maintaining, Integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety/Mission-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 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, SonarQube, AND/OR Fortify within the last 3 years.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer (level 4)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with Agile Framework within the last 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience developing software and scripts in C, Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python for Safety/Mission-Critical applications/Systems within the last 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo), AND/OR GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes within the last 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience architecting, Designing, Modeling (Rhapsody OR Cameo), Implementing, Maintaining, Integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety/Mission-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 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, SonarQube, AND/OR Fortify within the last 3 years.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications for both a Principal Software Engineer and Sr. Principal Software Engineer

• Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 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.
• Recent Demonstrated Experience with software network interfaces and troubleshooting networks (TCP/IP, UDP, LAN, VLAN, SNMP or others).
• Current Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.