Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

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 missions.

In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning.

We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.

By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

**Summary of Role:**

As a Principal/Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer within the Software and Digital Technologies Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program.

The selected candidate will be a part of a team focused on command and control software.

This includes development of new software capabilities and the correction of software defects as well as significant support for integration and testing at the system and sub-system levels.

The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a drive to mentor other engineers.

**Roles and Responsibilities:**

+ Software developer on an agile scrum team focused on command and control of a maritime electronic warfare system
+ Develop software to implement new capabilities and identify and correct system defects.
+ Identify risks, suggest mitigation, track defects, develop resolutions, and report status.
+ Supporting agile planning and providing mentorship to the rest of the software engineers.
+ Support integration and test at the system and sub-system levels.
+ Develop and execute unit tests and build verification test plans, and track and report test status.
+ Work in a sub system lab environment to demonstrate successful software changes
+ Support occasional travel to a system integration facility in Wallops Island, VA to demonstrate and test full system functionality.
+ Actively participate in technical peer reviews to ensure system/software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view.

_This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance or the successful transfer of an Active DoD Interim/Secret clearance prior to start._

**Basic Qualifications for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer:**

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

+ U.S Citizenship is required
+ The ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
+ 5 years of experience working on embedded software systems using C++ 3 years of experience writing software for RADAR or Electronic Warfare systems
+ 3 years of experience operating lab equipment (Spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
+ 5 years of experience with Linux Operating Systems
+ 5 years of experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance is required
+ 3 years of experience successfully integrating software with hardware

**Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer:**

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

+ U.S Citizenship is required
+ The ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
+ 8 years of experience working on embedded software systems using C++ 3 years of experience writing software for RADAR or Electronic Warfare systems
+ 3 years of experience operating lab equipment (Spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
+ 5 years of experience with Linux Operating Systems
+ 5 years of experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance is required
+ 5 years of experience successfully integrating software with hardware

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
+ Experience with Python, BASH, and/or other scripting languages
+ Experience with Agile development practices
+ Experience with Visual Studio
+ Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Jenkins, and DevSecOps best practices
+ Experience with maritime electronic warfare systems
+ Experience with VX Works operating systems

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!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries.

We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values.

The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values.

They describe our company as we want it to be.

We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values.

We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility.

At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

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.

Required Skill Profession

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