Engineer/Principal Engineer Embedded Software - San Diego Event
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
San Diego, CA, USAMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Design, architect, develop, integrate, test, and administer embedded and real-time software systems.
- Develop and troubleshoot cryptographic software code bases and embedded real-time multi-threaded 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.
- Work within an Agile software development environment.
Requirements
- Engineer level: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of experience.
- Principal Engineer level: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience, 3 years with a master’s degree, or 1 year with a PhD.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance and Special Program Access as determined by business needs.
- Preferred: active Secret clearance or higher, proficiency in C/C++ and object-oriented programming, and experience across the formal software lifecycle.
- Preferred: experience with low-level firmware and software integration, embedded real-time systems, Jira, Bitbucket, Git, cryptographic libraries, Xilinx platforms, TCP/IP, Link 16, CORBA, and software-defined radios.
- Preferred: familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, IKE, Link 16/TACAN waveform standards, and hands-on tactical datalink radio or terminal lab equipment experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses depending on the position.
- San Diego, California work location; the position 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).