Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector (NGMS) is seeking a Senior Principal Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer to join our Tactical Fighters team within the Software Technologies Organization in Baltimore, MD.
This role will work in an exciting area of new and existing technologies that come together in a holistic security architecture on a Tactical Fighter Platform. We are working with system level Security designs, development, and implementation within a digital lab environment in addition to tactical deployment. If you're looking for experience from the lowest level of software development up through userspace applications, that works together harmoniously with system security requirements and digital design architecture, then we have a program role for you!
Job Duties:
The Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer will join a team of engineers performing new feature development and enhancements, providing secure, embedded security solutions on our Tactical Fighter platform. The selected engineer will aid in the design, development, and integration of complex software solutions in a rapid-pace Agile environment. Primary software solutions in development include C/C++ application and capability development for Linux and/or VxWorks Platforms. The engineer will interface with architects, systems and digital engineers to develop technical specifications. The engineer will help identify technical risks, support defect resolution, and report status to Agile program leads. This person will also assist in the execution of unit, system, and integrations tests as need. We have individual contributor and agile leadership roles available.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 3 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

U.S Citizenship is required

* Active Secret Clearance

* Strong C/C++ background

* Experience working on an Agile (Scrum) team

* Tools: Git, Atlassian (BitBucket, Confluence, Jira), Jenkins, Nexus, static & dynamic code analysis (i.e., SonarQube)

* Applied cryptography and middleware experience (e.g., OpenSSL, TLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

Python background, and some knowledge in JAVA, JVM & RMI

* Experience developing boot software (First stage bootloader, U-boot, UEFI, etc.) for custom boards

* Experience developing register-level models of hardware IP in SystemC/TLM2

* Experience developing Device Tree files for custom hardware

* Device Driver development

* Size and speed optimizing software for embedded platforms

* Modifying and integrating open-source software

* DevOps practices and tools

This position is contingent upon tthe successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Salary Range: *$127,000 - $190,600
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 conditions.
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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.