Principal / Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Azusa
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job 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. The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking a Principal (Level 3) or Sr. Principal (Level 4) Lead Software Engineer to join our team in Azusa, CA.Technical lead engineer will have the opportunity to lead a team of software engineers architecting new solutions, designing, developing, unit testing and integrating software components with hardware and other software components. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel.Basic Qualifications: (Level 3)- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) & 5 years of experience with embedded software design, development, and implementation, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and 3 years of experience with embedded software design, development, and implementation- Experience leading a software engineering team- Proficiency in C++- Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong interpersonal and analytic skills- U.S. Citizen with the ability to acquire and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.Basic Qualifications: (Level 4)- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) & 9 years of experience with embedded software design, development, and implementation, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and 7 years of experience with embedded software design, development, and implementation- Experience leading a software engineering team- Proficiency in C++- Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong interpersonal and analytic skills- U.S. Citizen with the ability to acquire and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.Preferred Qualifications:- Master's Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)- Experience with real-time programming using high level programming languages- Experience with Python or Ruby programming language- Experience with VxWorks- Experience with software design and UML modeling tools- Experience with Spacecraft-to-Payload software interface- Experience with Ground-to-Space software interface- Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to acquire Top SecretSalary Range: $101,400 USD - $152,200 USD Salary Range 2: $125,800 USD - $188,600 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.

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