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Principal Engineer Software/Sr Principal Engineer Software (Embe

Northrop Grumman

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Secret
$110,300 - $165,500
Unspecified
IT - Software
San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in San Diego, California.

Essential Functions:
  • Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical solutions
  • Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with SW architects and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of modifications to our embedded flight control software
  • Management and development of AV Simulation software
  • Ensures software standards are met


We offer flexible work arrangements, great learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our products and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications for Principle Engineer Software:
  • (Principal Software Engineer) Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5+ years of experience in software engineering OR Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in software engineering or PhD and 1 of experience
  • (Sr Principal Engineer Software) Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8+ years of experience in software engineering OR Master's degree and 6+ years of experience in software engineering or PhD and 4 years of experience
  • Experience developing software/writing code in C/C++ and Python
  • Experience in object oriented analysis and design
  • Experience with integrating software and hardware
  • A functional understanding of how revision control systems (e.g., BitBucket, git, CVS, etc.) are used
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Experience with Agile software development and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Nexus, Fisheye, etc)
  • Experience with VxWorks
  • Detailed knowledge of avionics communication protocols, including ARINC 429, ARINC 422, and MIL-STD-1553
  • Experience in embedded testing environments, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) for avionics systems.
  • Familiarity with the certification processes of aviation industry standards, such as RTCA/DO-178 for software
  • Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact successfully with engineering counterparts in various disciplines.
  • Experience with/using Agile Methodology and Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools (Jenkins) and Practices
  • Experience with automated testing and test software such as TestComplete.
  • An active, In-scope DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance


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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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