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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Apopka, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $147,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, Github, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Scripting, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9023244/principalsenior-principal-engineer-embedded-software-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related STEM degree with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant engineering experience; or 3+ years with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering; or 1+year with PhD. * Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C/C++. Familiarity with Java a plus. * Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.) * Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or (VxWorks) Real Time Operating Systems * Familiarity with Software architecture (design patterns, objected oriented design) * Familiarity in CI/CD Pipeline development (DevOps) * Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile * Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase. etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc) * Familiarity with Modeling Tools ie: CAMEO, Rational * US Citizenship * Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start. * Occasional travel required to support program and customer needs * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related STEM degree with a minimum of 8+ years of engineering experience; or 6+ years with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering; or 4+years with PhD. * Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C/C++. Familiarity with Java a plus. * Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.) * Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or (VxWorks) Real Time Operating Systems * Familiarity with Software architecture (design patterns, objected oriented design) * Familiarity in CI/CD Pipeline development (DevOps) * Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile * Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase. etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc) * Familiarity with Modeling Tools ie: CAMEO, Rational * US Citizenship Required * Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start. * Occasional travel required to support program and customer needs : * Experience with Software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile. * Experience with CI/CD Pipeline Development (Dev/Ops) * Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware. * Active Secret Clearance * Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and activities. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [You’re a great coder? 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