Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago
Principal / Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer - R10216078
Jessup, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $171K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company that offers revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer to work on complex systems, focusing on controls software design and collaborating with engineering functions to support critical project milestones.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As a software design engineer focusing on controls software, you will work at the segment level of an extremely complex system comprised of multiple segments, all of which incorporate mature and emerging technologies
You will also support the software design team lead and partner with other engineering functions to progress and mature the segment, and support critical engineering reviews and milestones (e.g. SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD
Familiarity with command and control or controls system software
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
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
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 w. Polygraph prior to start
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
Familiarity with command and control or controls system software
Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software
Experience implementing requirements & interface definitions in software, performing code, and unit testing
Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
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 w. Polygraph prior to start
Preferred
Current active DoD TS/SCI w. 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 & execution, or operational support
Experience with development and environment tools, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Cypress, Visual Studio, Python, C/C++
Experience with application management tools, e.g. GitLab, Nexus, Trivy, SonarQube, Doxygen
Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools, e.g. Jira or Confluence, and agile methodologies
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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
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