Principal / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer/Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer.

What You'll Get to Do: 

The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of engineering applications and products.

The ideal individual will have experience including the full software development life-cycle, which includes: requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration.

This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer.

This position is contingent upon Funding/Contract award, special access program and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.

Basic Qualifications Principal Embedded Software Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience
• Knowledge in programming embedded software using object-oriented design principles in C/C++
• Knowledge in operating system concepts for embedded systems (Linux or VxWorks)
• Ability to test, debug and integrate on embedded systems
• Knowledge in using requirement management, configuration management and change management tools.
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance is required
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start.

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 year of experience
• Knowledge in programming embedded software using object-oriented design principles in C/C++
• Knowledge in operating system concepts for embedded systems (Linux or VxWorks)
• Ability to test, debug and integrate on embedded systems
• Knowledge in using requirement management, configuration management and change management tools.
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance is required
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications Principal Embedded Software Engineer / Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer:  

• Experience with scripting languages such as: Python, Linux shell scripting.
• Experience on complex systems of systems utilizing parallel processing, distributed processing, multi-core, secure processing.
• Experience with Requirements Management tools such as DOORS, CAMEO
• Experience using Model Based Engineering, UML, OOAD and OOP
• Experience with Agile and/or Rapid prototyping software methodologies
• Experience in embedded software programming on microcontrollers, DSPs or ARM cores embedded in FPGAs/SoCs
• Differentiating characteristics include: demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and activities (professional/community/extracurricular) and an enthusiastic go-getter attitude

Primary Level Salary Range: $105, $165,500.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $131, $206,000.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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