Senior Principal Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Senior Principal Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time for its Melbourne, FL location. This role involves software development in a collaborative environment, focusing on designing and implementing embedded systems software.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and significant experience in developing software using C++ and Python. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience with safety-critical systems are highly desired, along with an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in a STEM field.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software.

Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative team environment on software development.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle.
• Architect and develop embedded mission systems software.

Skills

C++

Python

Agile Software Development

Embedded Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in a STEM discipline

Tools

Atlassian tool suite

Jira

GitHub

SonarQube

Job description

Job Information

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes.

Clearance type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related experience; OR Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience; OR PhD with 4 years of related experience
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - software design requirements, application development, integration, testing, and deployment
• Recent professional experience developing software in C++ and/or Python
• Recent professional experience developing and/or testing advanced weapons software
• Familiar with Architecting, Designing, Implementing, Integrating, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software running on various RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, Real Time Embedded Linux)
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of C and C++ languages including templates, memory storage, and compiler/linker
• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems
• Experience with Agile Software Development, object-oriented architectures, designs, programming, debugging, and hardware-software integration and testing
• Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, Code Quality, Static Analysis, and CI/CD tools such as Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, and/or Jenkins
• Experience with DOORs and/or Software Requirement Specification Testing using Simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, and/or Bash
• Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as Coverity, Fortify, and/or SonarQube
• Experience architecting, designing, modeling (Rhapsody or Cameo), implementing, maintaining, integrating, debugging, verifying and qualifying safety-critical embedded real time software written in OO C++ software running on real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Integrity, and/or Real Time Embedded Linux

Compensation

Primary 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.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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 northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.