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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Principal Software Engineer - Development - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Grand Forks, ND, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,800.0 - $213,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Fortify (Software), Powerpc, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Subversion, VxWorks, Multithreading, Data Server Interface, Real Time Systems, SC Clearance, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Atlassian Bamboo, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpn7q2 ## About the Role *Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. *Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC) *Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python *Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW *Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity *Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SWintegration and testing *Familiarity with at least two of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 422, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel *Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux. * **Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance** Preferred Qualifications: *Basic understanding of PowerPC or ARM assembly *Able to read assembly and use CPU documentation to understand behaviors *Can identify moderate execution defects by only reading code *Understanding of how embedded SW components fit into a larger SW system / architecture *Able to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools *Familiarity with OS partitions and isolation architectures *High level understanding of architectural requirements for airworthiness certifications \#blue ## Description In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software (SW) for our end-user customers and businesses. You will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls., *Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels *Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customer *Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems *Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [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) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)