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Principal Embedded Software Engineer-17488

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Principal Embedded Software Engineer-17488

Northrop Grumman

98,400–147,600 / Year

Location

United States-Utah-Roy

Experience

Senior

Posted

Jul 10, 2026

Apply by

August 9, 2026

Applicants

0

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer for the Flight / Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) Software Team. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel Program. What You’ll Get To Do: As a software engineer, you will design and develop flight system embedded software applications. You will collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver high quality, scalable and reliable software products. Basic Qualifications: • T3 Principal Embedded Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 5 years of related experience, or Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience, or PhD in STEM with 1 year of related experience. • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need. • 2+ year experience in developing software in C/C++/C#, Python, Java, or similar programming language • 2+ year experience in object-oriented programming and design patterns, hardware/software communication interfaces, real-time and post processing data analytics • 2+ years of full life cycle of software development and Agile software development • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering using Cameo Preferred Qualifications: • Experience developing real time software for weapon systems • Able to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plans • Familiarity with security coding standard best practices, static and dynamic scanning tools, i.e., SonarQube, Fortify, Coverity, PCLint, etc. • Programming and scripting experience in a UNIX environment (C++, Perl, Python, Bash, Ruby, Shell, Scripts) • Programming and scripting experience in a Windows environment • Experience with developing and maintaining software using CI/CD pipelines • Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines • Experience with source code configuration management tools (i.e git). • Experience using automation to regression test software products • Experience with GreenHills or VxWorks • Previous Special Access clearance #SentinelSoftware Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop flight system embedded software applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable software products
  • Support the Sentinel Program
  • Develop real-time software for weapon systems
  • Execute coherent plans and assimilate information from multiple sources

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience
  • Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience
  • PhD in STEM with 1 year of related experience

Skills Required

C/C++C#PythonJavaObject-oriented programmingDesign patternsHardware/software communication interfacesReal-time data analyticsPost processing data analyticsAgile software developmentAtlassian Tool SuiteModel Based Systems EngineeringCameoCollaborationProblem solvingReal-time software for weapon systemsSecurity coding standard best practicesStatic and dynamic scanning tools (SonarQube, Fortify, Coverity, PCLint)UNIX environment scriptingWindows environment scriptingCI/CD pipelinesGitAutomation for regression testingGreenHillsVxWorksAbility to assimilate information from multiple sourcesPlanning and execution

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
  • Health insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Overtime eligibility
  • Shift differential
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Long Term Incentives for VP/Director positions

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Job Overview

Salary

98,400–147,600 / Year

Currency: USD

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Location

United States-Utah-Roy

Application Deadline

August 9, 2026

Total Applicants

0

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