RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time We are seeking cleared or clearable, Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineers to lead development of our sensor, communication, and cyber systems onsite in Cincinnati, OH. Engineers here are part of multi-disciplinary program teams implementing next-generation, specialized communication systems and sensing systems critical to US intelligence customers and allies. Team members conduct all phases of these programs, including requirements generation, hardware-selection, software development, and system integration and test. Programs at Northrop Grumman in Cincinnati are engineering intensive, rapid-schedule jobs for diverse SIGINT/EW and Cyber applications. Research and solve problems in the areas of advanced waveform development, low size, weight, and power (low SWaP) processing systems, specialized space communication payloads, and persistent signal surveillance systems. Our employees take advantage of Northrop Grumman’s flexible work arrangements, including 9/80 schedules and 4/10 schedules. We offer training and learning opportunities supporting technical and personal growth in al business areas that benefit our customers. Northrop Grumman offers competitive benefits including 401k matching! Are you seeking a challenging role with a strong team? Come define possible with us in Cincinnati! Basic Qualifications : - Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related field with 8 Years of experience; or 6 years with a Masters (MS) degree; or 4 years with a PhD - Technical leadership experience of small teams of 3+ engineers - Experience with C, C++, and embedded assembly languages such as ARM, PIC, and AVR - Experience with embedded systems development environments such as Xilinx SDK, TI Code Composer Studio, IAR Embedded Workbench, and the GNU compiler collection (GCC) and associated tools - Experience with embedded systems debugging and system analysis tools such as. JTAG emulators, remote GDB servers, USB or benchtop logic analyzers) - Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc) - Experience with full lifecycle of development from requirements through design, implementation, integration, test and product release - Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, etc) and Agile software planning tools (Jira, Rally, etc) - US Citizenship is required - The ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance prior to starting employment (we will sponsor). Preferred Qualifications: - Active Top Secret Clearance - Experience with embedded communications protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS-232, CAN, SpaceWire, and MIL-STD-1553B - Interest in digital signal processing (DSP) - Experience with GNU Radio or other software-defined radio (SDR) platforms - Proficient with MATLAB/Octave - Experience with embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks, or Linux with PREEMPT_RT Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,200.00 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.