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Principal Engineer Embedded/Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software

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In-Office
McClellan Park, CA
114K-178K Annually
Senior level
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McClellan Park, CA
114K-178K Annually
Senior level
Design, develop, integrate, debug, and maintain embedded software/firmware. Lead software engineering teams through the full lifecycle, work in Agile/Scrum environments, interface with customers and suppliers, and support requirements for mission-critical real-time systems and DoD security programs.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to our customers’ most critical missions. In a rapidly changing global security environment, Northrop Grumman delivers informed insights and secure, advanced software solutions to enable strategic planning and decisive action. We’re looking for software engineers and innovators who can help us build on our wide portfolio of affordable, integrated, multi-domain systems and mission-critical applications. By joining our shared mission, you’ll have opportunities to expand your professional network and grow your technical skills—whether you are new to software engineering or an established industry leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the tools, resources, and support you need to do some of the most meaningful engineering work of your career.

As an Engineer of Embedded software you will design, develop, operate and maintain software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, aircraft flight control and display systems, pacemakers, defibrillators, mechanical and electrical systems. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Embedded Software:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience 
  • Must be a US Citizen in order to meet the security clearance requirement 
  • Secret clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
  • Experience with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance 
  • Experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning
  • Experience with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance 
  • Experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning
  • Experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and working in cross-functional Scrum team 
  • Experience in software development using languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, Docker

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Engineer Embedded Software:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 year of experience 
  • Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
  • Experience with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance 
  • Experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning
  • Experience with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance 
  • Experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning
  • Experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and working in cross-functional Scrum team 
  • Experience in software development using languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, Docker

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Deliverables Management
  • Active Secret clearance with SAP Access
  • Experience with Software Testing Process
  • Experience in Software Test Planning
  • Current and active Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
  • Real-Time Operating Systems & Green Hills:
    • Green Hills INTEGRITY RTOS: Experience with INTEGRITY-178, including task management, partitioning, and resource allocation.
    • Green Hills MULTI IDE: Experience with MULTI IDE for debugging, tracing, and profiling on target hardware.
  • Understanding of RMS scheduling for RTOS

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the
flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $177,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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