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Northrop Grumman Corporation

Senior Principal Embedded Software Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278

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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. 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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Senior Principal Embedded Software Design Engineer.

What You’ll Get to Do: As a member of the SW Design Team, you'll focus on embedded software design, working at the segment level of an extremely complex system which incorporates both mature and emerging technologies. You'll support the SW Team Lead and partner with other engineering functions to progress and mature the segment, as well as support critical engineering reviews and milestones (e.g. SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR).

This position will serve on-site in Redondo Beach, CA.

This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD

Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software

Experience implementing requirements and interface definitions in software, performing code, and unit testing

Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies

Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

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

Knowledge of software design principles and patterns

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts

Experience with hardware/software integration, test planning and execution, or operational support

Experience with development and environment tools, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Cypress, Visual Studio, Python, C/C++

Familiarity with command and control or controls system software

Experience with application management tools, e.g. GitLab, Nexus, Trivy, SonarQube, Doxygen

Familiarity with project and task management tools, e.g. Jira or Confluence, and agile methodologies

Experience with embedded software development using languages such as C/C++, as well as VHDL and Verilog, or similar

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00. 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. 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.

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