Principal Software Engineer/Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Azusa, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$114k - $171k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, and verify/test software for embedded/real-time systems and ground systems.
- Analyze requirements and system capabilities, implement software, and debug issues involving program intent, outputs, data acquisition, programming methods, and control strategies.
- Integrate and troubleshoot software in a laboratory environment.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test teams.
- Prioritize assigned work and recommend implementation approaches to Technical Leads in a fast-paced program environment.
Requirements
- Principal level: bachelor’s degree in STEM plus 5+ years, master’s degree plus 3+ years, or Ph.D. plus 1+ years of software or relevant engineering experience.
- Sr. Principal level: bachelor’s degree in STEM plus 8+ years, master’s degree plus 6+ years, or Ph.D. plus 4+ years of software or relevant engineering experience.
- Active SCI clearance or active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at application and before start, with willingness and ability to obtain and maintain SCI.
- Strong C/C++ background emphasizing object-oriented and thread-safe programming, strong lab integration and troubleshooting experience, and Python proficiency.
- Experience with an RTOS environment and Agile software development using the Atlassian Tool Suite and Git.
- Preferred qualifications include Docker, shell scripting, CCSDS Space Packet Protocol, Jenkins-based CI/CD tools, and optical, RF, or IR payload experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k), educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off, health and wellness resources, employee discounts, company-paid holidays, and savings plan.
- Flexible schedules, including a possible 9/80 work schedule.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Full-time onsite position in Azusa, California, with approximately 10% travel.
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).