Senior Embedded Software Architect — Linux/VxWorks, C++

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 131,100 - 196,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware for embedded systems across the full SDLC, interfacing with customers, suppliers and users.

You will lead architecture decisions, implement solutions on Linux or VxWorks, and apply Agile and Waterfall methodologies while contributing to automation and version-control best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in CS/CE or related field with 8+ years experience, or 6+ years with MS.
• Proficiency in C++ and OO design patterns.
• Experience in embedded software on Linux or VxWorks.
• Knowledge of Scrum/Agile and Waterfall lifecycles.
• Strong scripting in Python, Bash, or Batch.
• Experience with Git-based version control and Agile tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, operate, and maintain embedded software for systems.
• Lead architecture decisions and interface with customers and suppliers.
• Contribute to automation, version-control practices, and process evolution.

Skills

C++

OO design

Python

Bash

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Jira

Waterfall

Agile

System architecture

Linux

VxWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Git

GitLab

GitHub

Bitbucket

ClearCase

Rally

Jira

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware for embedded systems across the full SDLC, interfacing with customers, suppliers and users.

You will lead architecture decisions, implement solutions on Linux or VxWorks, and apply Agile and Waterfall methodologies while contributing to automation and version-control best practices across the organization.