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Northrop Grumman

Principal / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer - R10213973

Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Principal / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer - R10213973 Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a

Principal Embedded Software Engineer/Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

in Baltimore, MD, staffed on-site. The role involves design, development, operation and maintenance of embedded software and firmware, applying full software development life-cycle, with emphasis on secure and performance-critical systems.

Responsibilities 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 individual will have experience including the full software development life-cycle, which includes: requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration.

Basic Qualifications Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline 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 is required

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline 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 is required

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, 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: demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and activities (professional/community/extracurricular) and an enthusiastic go-getter attitude

Salary Range Primary Level: $105,400.00 - $165,500.00 Secondary Level: $131,100.00 - $206,000.00

Benefits Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and for Vice President or Director positions, Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off.

Application The application period is approximately 20 days from posting.

EEO Statement Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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