Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Level 4 (AHT)

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Redondo Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
142K-213K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Designs, develops, documents, integrates, tests, and debugs software solutions for end-user customers. Supports architecture and lifecycle management of embedded and real-time systems, collaborates with systems, digital, hardware, and test engineering teams in an Agile environment, and troubleshoots system capabilities, data acquisition, programming methods, and control strategies. The role involves rapid development cycles in a laboratory setting and requires C/C++, VxWorks, and GPU/CUDA expertise.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 — 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.

*Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding prior to start date.*

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer – Level 4 to join our team of highly qualified, diverse professionals within the Western Region Software Engineering Directorate. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.

The job responsibilities of the Sr. Principal Software Engineer – Level 4 include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design, develop, document, integrate, test, and debug software solutions for end-user customers.

• Support the architecture, development, and lifecycle management of embedded and real-time systems.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test—within an Agile development environment.

• Analyze system capabilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to program intent, output requirements, data acquisition, programming methods, and control strategies.

• Work in a fast-paced lab environment with rapid development cycles.

*Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding prior to start date.*
 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of software development experience; Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of software development experience; Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 4+ years of software development experience.
  • Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
  • Strong proficiency in C and C++ development.
  • Extensive experience with VxWorks Real-Time Operating System.
  • Prior hands-on experience working with Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and/or CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture), including developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting GPU-accelerated applications.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience supporting Directed Energy programs
  • Image processing experience
  • Linux/Red Hawk Linux experience
  • Experience with low-level development
  • Experience with Curtis-Wright VPX processors
  • Experience with Acromag AcroPack interface VPX cards
  •  Prior experience with MATLAB
  • Experience with adaptive optics processing

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards.

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Primary 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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 or more years of software development experience, or a Master's degree and 6 or more years, or a Ph.D. and 4 or more years
  • Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance
  • Strong proficiency in C and C++ development
  • Extensive experience with VxWorks Real-Time Operating System
  • Hands-on experience with GPUs and/or CUDA, including developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting GPU-accelerated applications
  • Experience supporting Directed Energy programs
  • Image processing experience
  • Linux or Red Hawk Linux experience
  • Low-level development experience
  • Experience with Curtis-Wright VPX processors
  • Experience with Acromag AcroPack interface VPX cards
  • Prior experience with MATLAB
  • Experience with adaptive optics processing

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

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.

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