Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

56d•$114,000 - $213,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Engineer Software based out of San Diego, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience (for Principal Engineer)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 6 years or a PhD with 4 years of experience (for Sr. Principal Engineer)
Proficient in C/C++
Proficient in Object Oriented programming
Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing
Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
Must be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance
Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in testing and troubleshooting Link16 waveform in an embedded software environment
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as Tactical Datalink radios/terminals
Familiarity with the Link 16/TACAN Waveform ICD
Experience with Software Defined Radios
Experience with the Avionics Operating System
Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL)
Experience with Yocto/Petalinux
Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
Experience with Rust
Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)
Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE
Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards
Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
Familiarity with assembly language
Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog/FPGA
Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti
Current active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Current active SAP clearance
Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolio(s)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate and test software for end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases.
Responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems.
Work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment.
Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.