Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

4 weeks ago


Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

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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 yours of 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.

Job Summary:

The Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer will join a team of engineers performing new feature development and enhancements, providing secure, embedded security solutions on our Tactical Fighter platform. The selected engineer will aid in the design, development, and integration of complex software solutions in a rapid-pace Agile environment. Primary software solutions in development include C/C++ application and capability development for Linux and/or VxWorks Platforms. The engineer will interface with architects, systems and digital engineers to develop technical specifications. The engineer will help identify technical risks, support defect resolution, and report status to Agile program leads. This person will also assist in the execution of unit, system, and integrations tests as need. We have individual contributor and agile leadership roles available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and integrate complex software solutions in a rapid-pace Agile environment.
  • Aid in the development of technical specifications and interface with architects, systems and digital engineers.
  • Help identify technical risks, support defect resolution, and report status to Agile program leads.
  • Assist in the execution of unit, system, and integrations tests as need.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 3 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
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Strong C/C++ background
  • Experience working on an Agile (Scrum) team
  • Tools: Git, Atlassian (BitBucket, Confluence, Jira), Jenkins, Nexus, static & dynamic code analysis (i.e., SonarQube)
  • Applied cryptography and middleware experience (e.g., OpenSSL, TLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Python background, and some knowledge in JAVA, JVM & RMI
  • Experience developing boot software (First stage bootloader, U-boot, UEFI, etc.) for custom boards
  • Experience developing register-level models of hardware IP in SystemC/TLM2
  • Experience developing Device Tree files for custom hardware
  • Device Driver development
  • Size and speed optimizing software for embedded platforms
  • Modifying and integrating open-source software
  • DevOps practices and tools

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

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 of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range: $127,000 - $190,600

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