Principal Engineer Software/Sr. Principal Engineer Software
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Software Engineer for its Engineering and Sciences organization in Woodland Hills, California. The engineer will contribute to the company’s digital transformation using Model-based Engineering and Agile practices to develop critical national-defense products and capabilities. The role focuses on developing, testing, and debugging software for navigation systems; improving software design and code development; and performing software and system integration on hardware. The engineer will work in an agile, collaborative environment and may learn and apply Model Based Engineering techniques. The role calls for a collaborative, team-oriented professional with strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, relationship-building, ethics, and integrity, and a willingness to innovate and challenge traditional practices. The requisition may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal level. On-site work is required full-time. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position does not require clearance at the start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Requirements
- For Principal level: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5 years of hands-on software development experience; alternatively, 3 years with a STEM master’s degree or 1 year with a STEM Ph.D.
- For Senior Principal level: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 8 years of hands-on software development experience; alternatively, 6 years with a STEM master’s degree or 4 years with a STEM Ph.D.
- Experience developing software in MATLAB/Simulink.
- Experience developing in at least one of C, C++, or Python.
- Experience using software management and workflow automation tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira.
- Experience with navigation algorithms.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.
- Ability to work full-time on site.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Nice To Haves
- Current or active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Experience developing and performing software tests.
- Experience using DOORS for software requirements management.
- Expertise in sensor fusion for navigation systems using IMUs, GPS, barometers, and other sensors.
- Expertise in inertial navigation systems (INS).
- Expertise in embedded INS/GPS navigation systems.
- Ability to translate formal software requirements into software designs.
- Ability to define software requirements for an INS/GPS system.
- Experience developing, verifying, certifying, and releasing mission- and safety-critical software systems compliant with RTCA DO-178B/C or similar guidelines.
- Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, or RS-422.
- Experience with code analysis tools such as Polyspace and software test tools such as LDRA and VectorCast.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and debug software for navigation systems.
- Design and develop software and code.
- Perform software and system integration on hardware.
- Collaborate with peers across the organization and work in an agile development environment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in software development practices.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
