Northrop Grumman is looking for a Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software- IPT Lead to add to our talented team of Embedded Software Engineers. 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 Targeting 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 Northridge, Ca. location.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 8+ years of engineering experience, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree in Computer Science, or similar engineering discipline
Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C++
Familiarity with Software architecture (design patterns, objected oriented design)
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc)
Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or VxWorks Operating Systems
Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile
Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase. etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)
Familiarity with risk and opportunity management techniques
U.S. Citizen with an Active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Experience with RTOS debugging and development.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar engineering discipline with 8+ years experience (or Master's with 6+ years)
- Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C++
- Familiarity with software architecture, design patterns, and object oriented design
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch)
- Experience developing embedded software running Linux or VxWorks operating systems
- Familiarity with software development methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile)
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase) and Agile planning tools (Rally, Jira)
- Familiarity with risk and opportunity management techniques
- U.S. Citizen with an Active Secret clearance
- Experience testing, debugging, and integrating embedded software on target hardware
- Experience with parallel processing, multi-threading, distributed processing, multi-core, System-on-Chip, and secure processing
- Experience with RTOS debugging and development
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.








