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Principal​/Senior Principal Embedded Software Design Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Linthicum Heights, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21090, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-10
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Software Design Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Linthicum Heights
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE:
Polygraph TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Software Design Engineer. What You'll Get to Do: IPT-Level role, member of SW Design Team. This role - focusing on embedded software design - works at the Segment/IPT level of an extremely complex System comprised of multiple Segments, all of which incorporate mature and emerging technologies. This engineer will support the software design team lead and partner with other engineering functions to progress and mature the segment, and support critical engineering reviews and milestones (e.g. SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR) This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Embedded Software Design Engineer or Senior Principal Embedded Software Design Engineer. This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements. Basic Qualifications fo r Principal Embedded Software Design Engineer:
* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD

* Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software

* Experience implementing requirements & interface definitions in software, performing code and unit testing

* Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies

* Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts

* Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills

* This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

* Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Embedded Software Design Engineer:
* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD

* Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software

* Experience implementing requirements & interface definitions in software, performing code and unit testing

* Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies

* Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts

* Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills

* This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

* Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start

Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Software Design Engineer:
* Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

* Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance

* Knowledge of software design principles and patterns

* Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts

* Experience with hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support

* Experience with development and environment tools, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Cypress, Visual Studio, Python, C/C++

* Familiarity with Command and Control or Controls System software

* Experience with application management tools, e.g. Git Lab, Nexus, Trivy, Sonar Qube, Doxygen

* Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools, eg Jira or Confluence, and agile methodologies

* Experience with embedded software development using languages such as C/C++ as well as VHDL and Verilog, or similar Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $ Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $ The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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