Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software- 17567

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Embedded Software Engineers for the Flight / Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) Software Team to develop systems software design & architecture. This position will be located in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, Alabama and will support the Sentinel Program. What Youu2019ll Get To Do: 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. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, aircraft flight control and display systems, mechanical and electrical systems. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel. Basic Qualifications: u2022 Sr. Principal Embedded Engineer Software: 08 Years with Bacheloru2019s in STEM field of study, 06 Years with Masters, 04 Years with PhD u2022 US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years. u2022 Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). u2022 4+ year experience in developing software/writing code in C/C++/C#, Python or similar programming language u2022 4+ year experience in object-oriented programming and design patterns u2022 2+ year experience in hardware/software communication interfaces, real-time and post processing data analytics u2022 Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering using Cameo u2022 Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS) u2022 Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team and with Atlassian Tool Suite Preferred Qualifications: u2022 Experience developing software for a hard real time system or hardware devices u2022 Able to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plans u2022 Experience developing or debugging operating system software targeted for an embedded system u2022 Experience integrating SWIL u2022 Experience with full life cycle of software development and Agile software development u2022 Ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning. #GNC2026 Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions 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 our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Created: 2026-02-13