Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer - R10218283
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to critical missions. The role involves designing, developing, and testing software for Payload Flight systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing performance through data analysis.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems with logical and mathematical solutions
Conduct software migration and enhancements for Payload Flight software systems, ensuring full functionality across all phases of integration and testing
Perform data analysis and develop processing tools to optimize software performance and compatibility
Ensure compliance with established software standards and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM degree with 5+ years of software development experience OR Master's degree in STEM with 3+ years of software development experience, OR Ph.D. with 1+ year of software development experience
Strong proficiency in C or C++ programming
Experience with Solaris Unix or Linux operating systems
Prior experience working with embedded software systems development, integration, and testing
Candidate must have an active DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM degree with 8+ years of software development experience OR Master's degree in STEM with 6+ years of software development experience, OR Ph.D. with 4+ years of software development experience
Strong proficiency in C or C++ programming
Experience with Solaris Unix or Linux operating systems
Prior experience working with embedded software systems development, integration, and testing
Candidate must have an active DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application
Preferred
Prior experience with VxWorks and Windows
Experience working on MILSATCOM Payload programs
Proficiency in Perl and Python
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking skills to resolve software development and migration anomalies and analyze test results
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.
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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