Northrop Grumman
Senior Principal Engineer Software - Embedded Development (Multiple Locations) -
Northrop Grumman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Senior Principal Engineer Software - Embedded Development (Multiple Locations) - R10215722-4
Location: San Diego, CA; El Segundo, CA; Palmdale, CA; Oklahoma City, OK.
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. We seek individuals who bring bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the process along the way.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret.
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time.
Roles and Responsibilities
Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated software tests for qualification of embedded software products.
Work in a lab environment on an Agile project.
Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
Analyze requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI).
Develop detailed, clear, and concise technical documentation.
Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, hardware designers, integration/test engineers, and program leadership to diagnose and identify root causes of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance testing, and operational events.
Submit detailed problem reports for errors discovered.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; or a Master’s degree with 6 years; or a PhD with 4 years.
Experience with safety‑critical embedded real‑time software.
Experience with UAV route planning, routing algorithms, or other geometry‑based algorithms.
Experience developing software and scripts in C/C++ and Python.
Experience with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall and/or Agile.
Experience with software change control, change management, and CI/CD tools such as Atlassian, GitHub, GitLab, and/or Jenkins.
Experience with software architecture, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and testing safety‑critical embedded real‑time software written in C/C++ on real‑time operating systems such as VxWorks, Integrity, and/or Real‑Time Embedded Linux.
Familiarity with static code analysis tools such as Coverity, SonarQube, and Fortify.
Familiarity with using MATLAB.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) prior to employment and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Special Program Access.
Previous experience with existing system.
Demonstrated leadership, excellent teamwork, and strong oral and written communication.
Recent experience with multi‑threaded programming in C/C++ for real‑time systems.
Experience with SOAP and Java services.
Recent experience with scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, and/or Bash.
Primary Level Salary Range: $116,300.00 – $213,400.00. This range is a general guideline; salary offers consider position scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Certain positions may qualify for Long‑Term Incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.
The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to business needs and candidate availability.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 restricted positions.
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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. We seek individuals who bring bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the process along the way.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret.
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time.
Roles and Responsibilities
Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated software tests for qualification of embedded software products.
Work in a lab environment on an Agile project.
Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
Analyze requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI).
Develop detailed, clear, and concise technical documentation.
Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, hardware designers, integration/test engineers, and program leadership to diagnose and identify root causes of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance testing, and operational events.
Submit detailed problem reports for errors discovered.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; or a Master’s degree with 6 years; or a PhD with 4 years.
Experience with safety‑critical embedded real‑time software.
Experience with UAV route planning, routing algorithms, or other geometry‑based algorithms.
Experience developing software and scripts in C/C++ and Python.
Experience with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall and/or Agile.
Experience with software change control, change management, and CI/CD tools such as Atlassian, GitHub, GitLab, and/or Jenkins.
Experience with software architecture, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and testing safety‑critical embedded real‑time software written in C/C++ on real‑time operating systems such as VxWorks, Integrity, and/or Real‑Time Embedded Linux.
Familiarity with static code analysis tools such as Coverity, SonarQube, and Fortify.
Familiarity with using MATLAB.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) prior to employment and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Special Program Access.
Previous experience with existing system.
Demonstrated leadership, excellent teamwork, and strong oral and written communication.
Recent experience with multi‑threaded programming in C/C++ for real‑time systems.
Experience with SOAP and Java services.
Recent experience with scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, and/or Bash.
Primary Level Salary Range: $116,300.00 – $213,400.00. This range is a general guideline; salary offers consider position scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Certain positions may qualify for Long‑Term Incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.
The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to business needs and candidate availability.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 restricted positions.
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