Northrop Grumman · 2 days ago
Principal Engineer Software (Avionics) - R10216927
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $1,476K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Global Surveillance division. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions, collaborating with teams to integrate software with system components, and ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Independently design, implement, test, and maintain software throughout the lifecycle while adhering to specified requirements and standards
Collaborate within teams to integrate software solutions with other system components
Utilize technical knowledge to contribute to solutions for complex software problems
Analyze, collect, and report software metrics to ensure product quality and adherence to performance standards
Participate in software working groups and support discussions with customers as required
Implement and maintain software best practices across all phases of development
Apply innovative approaches to develop software products from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and compliance with project plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of experience, a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or a Ph.D. with relevant software engineering experience
At least 3+ years of experience developing software using object-oriented programming languages, including C/C++
At least 3+ years of experience developing software on Windows and/or Linux, and RTOS systems like LynxOS or VxWorks
At least 3+ years of development experience with aviation software and/or safety-critical systems
A solid understanding and the ability to demonstrate the nuances associated with safety-critical software development
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance. An interim DoD secret clearance is ok to start
Ability to obtain and maintain any special program clearances as required. Not required to start
Preferred
Evidence of experience with standards for safety-critical software development, such as DO-178C
Specialist knowledge of avionics communication protocols, specifically ARINC 429, ARINC 422, and MIL-STD-1553
Experience in testing methodologies pertinent to avionics systems, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
Knowledge of certification processes for aviation software standards, including RTCA/DO-178 for software
Proven capacity to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate effective communication skills in technical discussions
Comfort with agile development tools such as the GitLab tool suite, including proficiency with version control systems like Git
Proficient in creating and maintaining comprehensive software documentation throughout the development lifecycle
A current DoD Top Secret level security clearance is preferred
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
Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Recent News
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