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Northrop Grumman Corporation

Principal / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Linthicum, Maryland, United States

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Overview RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer. Northrop Grumman employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our culture values bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future. We strive for intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Location: on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.

What You’ll Get to Do The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of engineering applications and products.

The ideal candidate will have experience with the full software development life cycle, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer.

This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary U.S. Government security clearance per customers’ requirements prior to start.

Basic Qualifications — Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 year of experience

Knowledge in programming embedded software using object-oriented design principles in C/C++

Knowledge in operating system concepts for embedded systems (Linux or VxWorks)

Ability to test, debug and integrate on embedded systems

Knowledge in using requirement management, configuration management and change management tools

Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance

U.S. citizen

Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start

Basic Qualifications — Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience

Knowledge in programming embedded software using object-oriented design principles in C/C++

Knowledge in operating system concepts for embedded systems (Linux or VxWorks)

Ability to test, debug and integrate on embedded systems

Knowledge in using requirement management, configuration management and change management tools

Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance

U.S. citizen

Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start

Preferred Qualifications — Principal Embedded Software Engineer / Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Linux shell scripting

Experience on complex systems of systems utilizing parallel processing, distributed processing, multi-core, secure processing

Experience with Requirements Management tools such as DOORS, CAMEO

Experience using Model Based Engineering, UML, OOAD and OOP

Experience with Agile and/or Rapid prototyping software methodologies

Experience in embedded software programming on microcontrollers, DSPs or ARM cores embedded in FPGAs/SoCs

Differentiating characteristics include leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and an enthusiastic go-getter attitude

Compensation and Benefits Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 – $165,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 – $206,000.00

The above salary ranges represent a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, including scope and responsibilities of the position, 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 may reward individual contributions as well as company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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; this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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