Senior Embedded Real-Time SW Engineer (Defense/EW)

Northrop Grumman; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Sector in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Principal / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join the Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions organization.

You will develop, modify, and maintain embedded flight programs and participate in the full software development life cycle. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in computer science, electrical/computer engineering or equivalent STEM discipline.
• Masters/PhD candidates must meet increased experience requirements.
• Direct relevant experience: Principal level 5 years (BS), 3 years (MS), or 1 year (PhD); Sr. Principal level 8 years (BS), 6 years (MS), or 4 years (PhD).
• Proficiency in C/C++/Ada or other OO languages and experience across the full SDLC.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain embedded flight programs using best practices and standards.
• Participate in full software development life cycle from requirements to testing and release.
• Provide leadership in solving complex problems.
• Interact with Program Management, suppliers, and government customers; strong communication is essential.

Skills

C/C++/Ada

SDLC proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Security clearance

VxWorks

Embedded Linux

LabVIEW

Jira/Bitbucket/Git

Education

B.S. in CS/EE/CE

Tools

VxWorks

Embedded Linux

LabVIEW

Jira

Bitbucket

Git

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Sector in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Principal / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join the Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions organization.

You will develop, modify, and maintain embedded flight programs and participate in the full software development life cycle. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.