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Principal Engineer Software - Embedded Development (Multiple Locations)Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, California, United States
Principal Engineer Software - Embedded Development (Multiple Locations)

Principal Engineer Software - Embedded Development (Multiple Locations)

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, California, United States
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE : Top Secret

TRAVEL : Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position can be located in San Diego CA, El Segundo CA, Palmdale CA or Oklahoma City OK.

Candidates will work on software supporting various systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle including requirements, design, development, integration, and test. The position requires working knowledge of the full development life-cycle processes that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Candidates must exhibit strong leadership characteristics in coordinating with multiple teams and managing tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities will include but not limited to :

  • Design, development, maintenance, and execution of automated software tests for qualification of embedded software products
  • Experienced in working in a lab environment on an Agile project
  • Knowledge of, and experience working in, all phases for the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Analyze requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI).
  • Develop detailed, clear, and concise technical documentation.
  • Candidate will work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events.
  • Submit detailed problem reports for errors found.

Candidates must be comfortable in development, lab, and operational environments, as well as be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, integration / test engineers, and program leadership.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience OR a PhD degree in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience
  • Experience with safety-critical embedded real time software.
  • Experience with UAV route planning, routing algorithms or other geometrically based algorithms.
  • Experience with developing software and scripts in C / C++, and Python.
  • Experience with software development methodologies and frameworks such as waterfall and / or Agile for all phases of the software development life cycle.
  • Experience with software change control, change management, and CI / CD tools such as : Atlassian tool suite, 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++ running 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 in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP / PAR). This SAP / PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note : SAP / PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP / PAR.)
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Current Special Program Access
  • Previous experience with existing system
  • Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, excellent teamwork, and excellent oral and written communication.
  • Recent experience and proficiency with multi-threaded programming in C / C++ for real time systems.
  • Experience with SOAP and Java services.
  • Recent experience and proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, AND / OR Bash.
  • Primary Level Salary Range : $93,300.00 - $171,000.00

    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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