Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks a Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to mission systems, primarily in C/C++, across the software lifecycle in a DevSecOps/Agile environment, with opportunities to work across simulators and production hardware.

The role requires US citizenship, ability to obtain Secret clearance and SAP, and offers relocation assistance, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in CS/Engineering or related STEM field with 8+ years of real-time embedded software exp.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret Clearance and SAP access.
• 6+ years' experience in C/C++ real-time embedded software and full software lifecycle.
• Experience with model-based engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and modify existing software.
• Identify risks, mitigation, defects, resolutions, and status tracking.
• Design, construct, and execute unit tests; build verification test plans.
• Test on simulators and production hardware in System Integration Laboratories.
• Collaborate with systems engineering in technical reviews to ensure end-to-end requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time embedded software

Software lifecycle

DevSecOps

Agile methodologies

Model-Based Engineering

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Engineering or related STEM Degree

Tools

VxWorks

Linux

Visual Studio

Matlab

Coverity

SonarQube

Kubernetes

Atlassian tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our innovative Software Technologies Organization. This position is located in Baltimore, MD.What You’ll Get To Do:As a Sr Principal Embedded 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. The new team member will work on software systems for mission systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle, primarily in C/C++. Through the use of 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.Roles and Responsibilities:Analyze, develop, and modify existing software, apply modern development techniques that take advantage of all that current technology has to offerIdentify risks, suggest mitigation, track defects, develop resolutions, and report statusDesign, construct, execute unit tests, build verification test plans, and track report test statusWork alongside multi-disciplined engineering teams to test and verify software products on simulators and actual production hardware in our System Integration LaboratoriesIdentify and assess new technologies prior to implementationActive participation with systems engineering in technical peer, design, architecture, and system reviews to ensure system/software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view“This position is contingent based on anticipated contract award and funding.”#SD&T726MS-250SURGE#LI-MR1Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related STEM Degree and 8 years of related experienceUS CitizenshipMust be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Must be able to maintain this level of clearance and SAP for continued employment.Must have 6 years’ experience working in C/C++Must have 6 years’ experience with real-time embedded softwareMust have 6 years’ experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenancePreferred Qualifications:Experience in algorithmic application development and optimizationExperience in Electronic Warfare, Built in Test, or CalibrationsExperience with VxWorks and/or Linux Operating SystemsExperience with Visual StudioExperience with MatlabExperience with Coverity, SonarQube and/or Clockwork toolsExperience in Open Architecture SolutionsExperience with the Atlassian tool set, Kubernetes, Model Based Engineering, and DevSecOps best practicesPrimary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.