Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Melbourne FL) - Now Hiring

Overview

Location: Melbourne, Florida (onsite)
Position: Principal Software Engineer – Embedded and Real Time
Company: Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems

Relocation Assistance: May be available
Clearance Type: Secret (or Top Secret in‑scope) – ability to obtain special program access (PAR) required
Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives worldwide and shape future generations. Our pioneering spirit has placed us at the forefront of technological advancements—from the first trans‑Atlantic flight to stealth bombers and lunar landings. We seek bold, curious individuals who bring their whole selves to work, thrive on intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity, and enjoy inventing the future together.

Please note: This opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

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Essential Functions (Responsibilities)

• Work in an innovative environment on diverse assignments and collaborate across all levels.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle: requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to customers.
• Architect and develop embedded mission systems software applications on a real‑time operating system.
• Contribute as a member of Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple baselines.

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Basic Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or
  • Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience, or
  • PhD with 1 year of related experience.
• Recent professional experience developing software and scripts in C, Object‑Oriented C++, and/or Python for safety‑critical applications/systems.
• Recent professional experience performing software testing.
• Recent professional experience developing low‑level software requirements.
• Familiarity with architecting, designing, modeling (Rhapsody or Cameo), implementing, maintaining, integrating, debugging, verifying, and qualifying safety‑critical embedded real‑time software written in OO C++ on RTOS such as VxWorks, Integrity, and/or Real‑Time Embedded Linux.
• Familiarity with static & dynamic code analysis tools and fuzzing tools (e.g., Coverity, Fortify, SonarQube).
• Familiarity with software change control, change management, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Atlassian suite, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins).
• Active DoD Secret level clearance or Top Secret (in‑scope) with ability to obtain (and maintain) special program access (PAR) prior to employment.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of C and C++ (templates, memory storage, compiler/linker).
• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Recent professional experience with Agile software development, object‑oriented architectures, designs, programming, debugging, and hardware‑software integration/testing.
• Recent professional experience with software change control, change management, code quality, static analysis, and CI/CD tools (Atlassian suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, Jenkins).
• Recent professional experience with DOORs and/or software requirement specification testing using simulators and automated scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, Bash).
• Additional experience with static & dynamic code analysis tools and fuzzing tools (Coverity, Fortify, SonarQube).
• Additional experience architecting, designing, modeling (Rhapsody or Cameo), implementing, maintaining, integrating, debugging, verifying, and qualifying safety‑critical embedded real‑time software written in OO C++ on RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, Real‑Time Embedded Linux).

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Salary & Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300 – $142,900 (general guideline; final offer considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions).
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation/personal).

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Application Timeline & Equal Opportunity

• Application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date; timeline may adjust based on business needs and candidate availability.
• Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions are made 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 the full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit: Northrop Grumman EEO.
• U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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