RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description Northrop Grumman is looking to add to our talented team of Embedded Software Engineers. Our engineers are self-starters who are part of a team of software professionals developing world-class software to meet our customer’s high expectations. The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. The individual shall apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of engineering applications and products within the RF Business Unit. This includes interfacing with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel. The ideal individual will have experience including the full software development life cycle, which includes requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration. This position will be full-time, on-site at our Apopka, FL. location. This position can be filled at the Embedded Software Engineer level OR the Principal Embedded Software Engineer level. Qualifications for both levels are listed below: Basic Qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 2+ years of engineering experience; or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline with 0 years’ experience; or in lieu of degree, an additional 4 years of experience is required. • Object Oriented Programming in C/C++ and Java • Familiarity with Software architecture (design pat terns, objected oriented design) • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.) • Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or (VxWorks) Real Time Operating Systems • Experience in CI/CD Pipeline development (DevOps) • Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile • Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase. etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc) • Experience with Modeling Tools ie: CAMEO, Rational • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance prior to start. • 10% travel may be required Basic Qualifications for Principal Embedded Software Engineer: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 5+ years of engineering experience; or 3+ years with a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering; or similar engineering discipline or in lieu of degree, an additional 4 years of experience is required. • Object Oriented Programming in C/C++ and Java • Familiarity with Software architecture (design pat terns, objected oriented design) • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.) • Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or (VxWorks) Real Time Operating Systems • Experience in CI/CD Pipeline development (DevOps) • Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile • Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase. etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc) • Experience with Modeling Tools ie: CAMEO, Rational • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance prior to start. • 10% travel may be required Preferred Qualifications for both Embedded Software Engineer AND Principal Embedded Software Engineer: • Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C++11 and Java • Knowledge with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc) • Experience with Software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile. • Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware. • Experience with complex systems of systems that utilize Parallel Processing, Multi-Threading, Distributed Processing, Multi-Core, System-on-Chip, and Secure Processing. • Active Secret Clearance • Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and activities. Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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.