Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer- San Diego Event
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
San Diego, CA, USAStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design, architect, develop, integrate, test, and administer embedded and real-time software systems.
- Develop and support primarily cryptographic software code bases for end-user customers and business applications.
- Analyze system capabilities and resolve issues involving program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test teams in an Agile software development environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience, or 6 years with a master’s degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance and Special Program Access as required by business needs.
- Preferred qualifications include C/C++, object-oriented programming, formal software lifecycle experience, embedded real-time and multithreaded systems, cryptographic mechanisms, Xilinx platforms, TCP/IP, Link 16/TACAN, CORBA, and software-defined radios.
- Preferred candidates may have an active Secret clearance, experience with Jira, Bitbucket, Git, Agile development, HAIPE, OTNK, IKE, tactical datalink radios or terminals, and Link 16 waveform testing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
- The opportunity is based in San Diego, California, supports a hiring event, and may lead to one or more relevant positions; placement is contingent upon program award, clearance, and customer approval.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).