Embedded / Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman2 months ago
Warner Robins, GA, USAMid Level / Staff+
Base Salary
$79k - $148k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, and maintain embedded operational flight programs for military defense platforms.
- Develop simulation, emulation, and IV&V applications using software development best practices and standards.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements development through release, installation, and maintenance.
- Perform modeling, design, unit-to-CSCI testing, integration, and formal system testing.
- Provide leadership in solving complex technical problems.
- Collaborate with program management, external suppliers, government customers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM discipline is required.
- For the Engineer level, direct relevant experience requirements are 2 years with a bachelor’s degree, 0 years with a master’s degree, or 0 years with a PhD.
- For the Principal level, direct relevant experience requirements are 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years with a master’s degree, or 1 year with a PhD.
- Proficiency in C, C++, Ada, or other object-oriented programming languages is required.
- Proficiency across the formal software development lifecycle from requirements through testing is required.
- Applicants must demonstrate analytical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Applicants must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of War Secret security clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with VxWorks or Embedded Linux, board bring-up, FPGA and board-design interfaces, electronic warfare or radar software, software/hardware integration and testing, Agile development, customer or stakeholder interaction, technical-team work-scope management, digital signal processing, requirements analysis, Jira, Bitbucket, Git, LabView, and QT Creator.
Benefits
- Full-time salaried position requiring daily on-site work in Warner Robins, Georgia.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The position requires 10% travel.
- 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.
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).