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Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer Software

  • Office
  • 6+ years

Salary

$98,400/ year

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Description

The defense systems business of the company has an opening for a Principal Software Engineer based in Orlando, FL.

The role supports a cross domain solution for Foreign Military Sales, delivered across several contract awards for different customers.

The team values careful work, collaboration, openness, personal ownership, adaptability, continuous learning, and pushing for the best performance from everyone.

Responsibilities

  • Help develop the cross domain software and integrate it into tactical platforms.
  • Design, develop, and unit test embedded software, then integrate it into tactical platforms with low power and tightly constrained architectures.
  • Work with hardware-dependent teams such as firmware, electrical, and digital to coordinate on the hardware architecture.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field plus 5 years of related technical experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field plus 3 years of related technical experience, or a PhD in a STEM field plus 1 year of related technical experience.
  • You are a US citizen and can obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with embedded software design and embedded platforms, including ARM processors.
  • Experience writing software that interfaces with FPGAs, and influencing board design and discrete layouts.
  • Experience supporting gate reviews through to successful completion.
  • Experience with C and C++, and the ability to learn new languages.
  • Preferred: experience with Versal 2 and ARM processors.
  • Preferred: strong communication skills and experience in a fast-changing environment.
  • Preferred: experience with Agile programs and methods.
  • Preferred: understanding of software generation, integration, selloff, and deployment into fully integrated systems.
  • Preferred: experience with the Rust programming language.
  • Preferred: TS/SCI clearance.

Conditions

The role is based in Orlando, FL.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

The position requires a Secret clearance, and you do not need one to start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The primary base salary range is $98,400.00 to $147,600.00. This is a general guideline, and the actual offer depends on the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

  • Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
  • Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
  • Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
  • Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
  • Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.

Where you’d work

From the office

Relocation offered

No visa sponsorship

About the company

Northrop Grumman

Office in United States

Also hiring in Boulder, United States, San Diego, United States, Baltimore, United States and 9 more places

2 of their 854 open roles are remote

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Details12 facts · Role, Location, Compensation, Employment
Tech stack
  • C++
  • Rust
Seniority
Principal
Type
Full-time
Region
United States
Pay period
Annual
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Role

Category
Development
Seniority
Principal
Experience
5+ years
Tech stack
  • C++
  • Rust

Location

Work model
Office
Region
United States
Office
  • United States
Relocation
Offered
Visa sponsorship
Not sponsored

Compensation

Salary
$98,400 / year
Pay period
Annual

Employment

Type
Full-time

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