Principal Engineer Embedded Software (AHT)

Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles, CA
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 — 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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons has an opening for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer with an active clearance , to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position will be onsite in Northridge, CA.

Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available.

Salary based on locations are:

Northridge, CA. - $114,000- 171,000

As an integral part of our multi-discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons, you will be on the forefront of developing next generation solutions to protect technology for our nation’s warfighters. The ideal candidate will be supporting one of our programs for defining and architecting a secured missile weapon system. This position will require close collaboration with team members of other projects within the organization for security architecture designs as well as external partners and customers.

Roles and responsibilities

A successful candidate will have the qualities and essential functional expertise to:

  • Develop and implement software for embedded devices and systems based on requirements.

  • Design٫ develop٫ code٫ test and debug system software.

  • Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle activities in an agile environment.

  • Software requirements verification and validation.

Basic qualifications for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer level (T03):

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years software development experience working on embedded real-time systems or 3+ years with a master’s degree

  • Self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment.

  • Experience with one or more Software languages/technologies: C/C++, Java, Python, C#.

  • Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance are required.

  • Experience in embedded software development.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, United States citizenship is a prerequisite.

  • A year or more of experience working in an Agile team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with software version control tools such as Git.

  • Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems.

  • Experience with embedded C++ optimization and using tools such as VxWorks.

  • Hands on hardware integration and testing experience.

  • Ability to debug complex integrated applications or test setup issues.

  • Experience using Atlassian Tool Suite: JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, SonarQube.

  • Experience with embedded systems software for missile electronics or avionics for aircraft, spacecraft or satellites.”

  • Active Secret Clearance.

* Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest. 

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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.
Posted 2026-02-19

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