Principal/ Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience
• Proficient in C/C++
• Crypto Experience: experience with Crypto Systems, familiarity/experience with developing HAIPE, OTNK and/or IKE, experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
• Proficient in Object Oriented programming
• Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
• Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
• Experience with Rust
• Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Experience with RTOS designs and implementing secure software for embedded systems
• Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL)
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
• Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing
• Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
• An active DoD Secret clearance., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 6 years or a PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Proficient in C/C++
• Crypto Experience: experience with Crypto Systems, familiarity/experience with developing HAIPE, OTNK and/or IKE, experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
• Proficient in Object Oriented programming
• Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
• Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
• Experience with Rust
• Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Experience with RTOS designs and implementing secure software for embedded systems
• Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL)
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
• Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing
• Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
• An active DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Software Defined Radios
• Experience with the Avionics Operating System
• Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL)
• Experience with Yocto/Petalinux
• Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
• Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
• Experience with Rust
• Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)
• Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE
• Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Familiarity with assembly language
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
• Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog/FPGA
• Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
• Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti
• Current active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• Current active SAP clearance
• Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolio(s)

What We Can Offer You:Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you theflexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including: Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.