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Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago

Principal/ Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software - R10212009

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$110K/yr - $166K/yr
date5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Embedded Engineer Software. In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, and test software for cryptographic software code bases, working with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile software development environment.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate and test software for end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases
Responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real-time systems
Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls

Qualification

C/C++Object Oriented programmingEmbedded real-time systemsAgile software developmentStatic AnalysisUnit TestingFirmware integrationCommunication ProtocolsLinux kernel driver developmentCryptographic mechanismsXilinx platformsSoftware Defined RadiosVHDL/Verilog/FPGAPowerPC architecturesRustIBM tools

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience
Proficient in C/C++
Proficient in Object Oriented programming
Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems
Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing
Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
An interim DoD Secret clearance is required to start
Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 6 years or a PhD with 4 years of experience
Proficient in C/C++
Proficient in Object Oriented programming
Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems
Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing
Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
An interim DoD Secret clearance is required to start
Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location

Preferred

Experience with Software Defined Radios
Experience with the Avionics Operating System
Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL)
Experience with Yocto/Petalinux
Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
Experience with Rust
Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)
Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE
Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards
Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
Familiarity with assembly language
Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog/FPGA
Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti
Current active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Current active SAP clearance
Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolio(s)

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.northropgrumman.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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