Principal Engineer Software/Sr. Principal Engineer Software
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Beavercreek, OH, USA or Los Angeles, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$114k - $213k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and debug software for navigation systems.
- Perform software and system integration on state-of-the-art hardware.
- Design and develop software using model-based engineering and agile development practices.
- Work with navigation algorithms, software requirements, and software designs.
- Collaborate with peers, internal and external customers, and cross-functional teams.
- Support development, verification, certification, and release of mission- and safety-critical software when applicable.
Requirements
- Principal level requires a bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of hands-on software development experience, or a master's degree and 3 years, or a PhD and 1 year.
- Senior Principal level requires a bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of hands-on software development experience, or a master's degree and 6 years, or a PhD and 4 years.
- Experience developing software in MATLAB/Simulink and in C, C++, or Python.
- Experience using software management and workflow automation tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira.
- Experience with navigation algorithms and collaborative software development.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance are required.
- Preferred qualifications include active Secret clearance, software testing, DOORS, sensor fusion, INS/GPS navigation systems, safety-critical software standards, communication protocols, Polyspace, LDRA, and VectorCast.
- Full-time on-site work is required.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- 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 a discretionary bonus.
- The role involves 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).