Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Cyber Engineer

Join Northrop Grumman – Beavercreek (aka Xetron), part of Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. Our Northrop Grumman Beavercreek, Ohio small business culture operates collaboratively within a larger corporation providing the benefits of both.  This unique relationship offers employees the ability to know everyone at the site while working on technologies and products that are beyond state-of-the-art. You and your team will wrestle with the next big problems in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation, sharing your expertise while learning from the expert next to you. Remember when you were excited about getting to work because the challenge of the problem, the importance of the solution and the fun you had with your team?  It's that kind of place!  But don’t take my word for it.  See for yourself!  See why we receive comments on our YouTube Videos like “This company is insanely advanced” and “Wow. This is mind blowing.”  See some of our recent Awards and Recognition.

We are seeking early career, cleared or clearable, mid-career Software Engineers to contribute to our offensive cyber systems in Beavercreek, OH!

This position involves developing solutions to national security threats with products that may involve kernel development, reverse engineering (x86, x64, MIPS, PPC, or ARM) or vulnerability research of network and communication systems. The position requires solid software development skills (C/C++) including a familiarity with scripting languages. Knowledge of computer networking, modern software development environments, embedded programming, and software configuration management tools is a plus.

Our employees take advantage of Northrop Grumman’s flexible work arrangements, including 9/80 schedules and 4/10 schedules. We offer training and learning opportunities supporting technical and personal growth in all business areas that benefit our customers. Northrop Grumman offers competitive benefits including 401k matching!

Are you seeking a challenging role with a strong team? Come define possible with us!

This position can be filled as a Principal Embedded Software Cyber Engineer or Sr. Principal Software Cyber Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Embedded Software Cyber Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with 5 years of programming experience OR 3 years of programming experience with a Masters (MS) degree or 0 years of programming experience with a PhD.
• Demonstrated software programming experience in C/C++
• Experience with a debugging or system analysis tool (i.e. Wireshark, IDAPro, OllyDebug, WinDBG, JTAG debuggers)
• Clearance: US Citizenship is required. Candidates must obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance prior to starting employment. (NG Sponsored)

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Embedded Software Cyber Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with 9 years of programming experience OR 7 years of programming experience with a Masters (MS) degree or 4 years of programming experience with a PhD.
• Demonstrated software programming experience in C/C++
• Experience with a debugging or system analysis tool (i.e. Wireshark, IDAPro, OllyDebug, WinDBG, JTAG debuggers)
• Clearance: US Citizenship is required. Candidates must obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance prior to starting employment. (NG Sponsored)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Experience in software development to include any of the following: kernel mode, embedded, command and control, web applications, network applications.
• Experience with SDLC (software development life cycle)
• Familiarity with Assembly Languages (x86, x64, MIPS, PPC, or ARM)
• Experience developing software for multiple operating system environments.
• Experience with virtual machine technology
• OS Internals experience
• Development of lower level networking protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
• Understanding of return oriented programming (ROP) concepts and execution
• Ability to develop and implement shell code
• Ability to understand secure / insecure programming concepts (format string vulnerabilities, heap overflows, etc.)
• Familiarity with common source control tools (e.g. git) and automated build system workflows (Jenkins, Go, etc.)
• Experience with the Agile methodology

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