Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago
Sentinel Sr Principal Software Engineer - 15809 - R10207317
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements with a mission to push the boundaries of possible across various domains. They are seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to support the Sentinel program, responsible for developing device drivers in a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment and providing technical solutions to complex problems.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Perform work without appreciable direction
Qualification
Required
8 Years with Bachelor's in related field of study, 6 Years with Masters, 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
Active DoD Secret clearance - a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years
US Citizenship with Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Proficient in C, C++ or Assembly
Thorough understanding of Operating Systems such as VxWorks and Linux
A solid understanding in hardware architecture, Hardware Registers, Busses, Interrupts, Device Communication, and Protocols like PCI, SPI, I2C, UARTS, SERDES
Experience in CPU configuration, Cache Configuration, Flash, Memory map configuration, PCI tree static configuration
Preferred
Embedded Controller experience like Arduino and DSP
Proficient in Embedded Linux Development
Hands-on experience working with a Real Time Operating System (RTOS)
Both VxWorks and Linux embedded development experience
Device driver development experience
Knowledge of Board Support Package development and Bootloaders
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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