Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Mission-Critical RTOS

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
Yes

Clearance type:
Secret

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, Senior Principal and Principal Embedded Software Engineers join a team that delivers mission‑enabling solutions for global security. The role supports systems across the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting, and Survivability division, using Model‑based Engineering, Dev Sec Ops , and Agile practices to evolve critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM degree with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant engineering experience; 3+ years with a Master’s degree; or 1+ year with a PhD.
• Experience with Object‑Oriented Programming in C/C++; familiarity with Java is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.).
• Experience developing Embedded Software running Linux or VxWorks Real Time Operating Systems.
• Familiarity with software architecture (design patterns, object‑oriented design).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline development (Dev Ops).
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall and/or Agile.
• Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Git Lab, Git Hub, Bitbucket, Clear Case, etc.) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc.).
• Familiarity with modeling tools (CAMEO, Rational).
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer‑specified clearance prior to start.
• Occasional travel required to support program and customer needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM degree with a minimum of 8+ years of engineering experience; 6+ years with a Master’s degree; or 4+ years with a PhD.
• Experience with Object‑Oriented Programming in C/C++; familiarity with Java is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.).
• Experience developing Embedded Software running Linux or VxWorks Real Time Operating Systems.
• Familiarity with software architecture (design patterns, object‑oriented design).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline development (Dev Ops).
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall and/or Agile.
• Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Git Lab, Git Hub, Bitbucket, Clear Case, etc.) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc.).
• Familiarity with modeling tools (CAMEO, Rational).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer‑specified clearance prior to start.
• Occasional travel required to support program and customer needs.

• Experience with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall and/or Agile.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline development (Dev Ops).
• Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills, and activities.

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit Northrop Grumman EEO Statement.

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.