Embedded Software Engineer- Principal/Sr. Principal

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 Mission Systems Sector (NGMS) is seeking multiple applicants for a career in embedded software development and maintenance, responsible for designing and implementing software solutions for a broad range of embedded applications. Assignments may include development of software functional components, algorithms, device controllers, and graphical user interfaces. Assignments may involve any or all of the phases of software development requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, acceptance testing and customer support.

Successful applicant must have strong language skills in C++ and or Python with Object Oriented Analysis/Design development experience in either Windows 10 Visual Studio or Linux embedded development environments. Ability to work in a collaborative Agile software development team environment with continuous integration and test frameworks a must. Ability to work with embedded computer hardware and communications equipment is required. The applicant Principal Engineer will support varied product lines including AI image processing exploitation, digital signal processing, autonomous vehicle software, command and control, Man-Machine Interfaces, sensor/SONAR systems and simulation/stimulation. Work will also include developing prototypes, demonstrations and proposals. Assignments may involve leading small development teams and mentoring junior engineers. Underseas projects use a variety of state of the art software tools, including Yockto Project or similar full-system embedded Linux build tools, Qt, Jenkins, Docker, Java, javascript, web app and network programming tools.

This position is located in Annapolis, MD but may involve travel to other NG locations and/or Government locations within the U.S.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Level:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of software engineering experience (3 years for MS degree, 0 years for PhD)
• US Citizenship is required with an active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Experience in software development using C++ and/or Python
• Strong Linux and C++ is a must
• Experience with container technologies (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, Helm, Yaml)

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Level:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 9+ years of software engineering experience (7 years for MS degree, 4 years for PhD)
• US Citizenship is required with an active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Experience in software development using C++ and/or Python
• Strong Linux and C++ is a must
• Experience with container technologies (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, Helm, Yaml)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Apache Kafka
• QT for GUI development
• Github experience
• Gitlab experience
• Soft skills and presentation delivery as a Lead.
• MS degree in STEM discipline
• Embedded software system development
• Experience with sonar or other digital signal processing systems and applications

Salary Range: $99,800 USD - $149,800 USD

Salary Range 2: $123,800 USD - $185,800 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.