Embedded Software Engineer- Principal/Sr. Principal

CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: No

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: US-SCI

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector (NGMS) Software Department at Northrop Grumman Oceanic is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer.

What You’ll get to Do:

The Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing software solutions for a broad range of embedded applications. The selected engineer will support varied product lines including AI image processing exploitation, digital signal processing, autonomous vehicle software, command and control, Man-Machine Interfaces, sensor/SONAR systems and simulation/stimulation.

Underseas projects use a variety of state of the art software tools, including Yockto Project or similar full-system embedded Linux build tools, Qt, Jenkins, Docker, Java, javascript, web app and network programming tools.

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Development of software functional components, algorithms, device controllers, and graphical user interfaces

• Develop prototypes, demonstrations and proposals

• Work in a collaborative Agile software development team environment with continuous integration and test frameworks

• Assignments may involve any or all of the phases of software development requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, acceptance testing and customer support

• Assignments may involve leading small development teams and mentoring junior engineers.

This is a multi-level requisition; offers will be made commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications. This position is contingent upon clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Level:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of software engineering experience (3 years for MS degree, 0 years for PhD)

• US Citizenship is required with an active TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Experience in software development using C++ and/or Python

• Strong Linux and C++ is a must

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Level:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 9+ years of software engineering experience (7 years for MS degree, 4 years for PhD)

• US Citizenship is required with an active TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Experience in software development using C++ and/or Python

• Strong Linux and C++ is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Apache Kafka

• QT for GUI development

• Github experience

• Gitlab experience

• Soft skills and presentation delivery as a Lead.

• MS degree in STEM discipline

• Embedded software system development

• Experience with sonar or other digital signal processing systems and applications

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!

Northrop Grumman is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Northrop Grumman provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, creed, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status or characteristic.