Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
What You'll Get to Do:
In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on Link-16 and Tactical Datalink software code bases. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain a Clearance and program award
This requisition may be filled as a Principal or Sr. Principal
Principal Engineer Embedded Software Basic Qualifications:
- 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
- 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
- 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 Link 16/TACAN Waveform Standard Documents
- Familiarity with Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)
- Familiarity with Software Communications Architecture (SCA)
- Experience with Software Defined Radios
- Must be able to obtain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance
- Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.
Sr. Principal Engineer Embedded Software Basic Qualifications:
- 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.
- 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
- 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 Link 16/TACAN Waveform Standard Documents
- Familiarity with Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)
- Familiarity with Software Communications Architecture (SCA)
- Experience with Software Defined Radios
- Must be able to obtain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance
- Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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 Linux kernel driver development/modifications
- Familiarity with assembly language
- Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
- Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
- Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
- Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-6016
- Current active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
- Current active SAP clearance
- Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolio(s)
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
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.