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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real... - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Oklahoma City, OK, United States - **Salary:** $93,300.0 - $147,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Fuzz Testing, Github, GNU Linker, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Fortify (Software), Rhapsody, Software Engineering, SonarQube, System Testing, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Scripting, Gitlab, Atlassian Tools, Jenkins - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gon62t ## About the Role The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications., + Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related experience; OR Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience; OR PhD with 1 year of related experience + Recent Demonstrated Professional Experience developing software and scripts in C, Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python for Safety-Critical applications/Systems. + Familiar with architecting, Designing, Modeling (Rhapsody or Cameo), Implementing, Maintaining, integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software written in OO C++ running on Real-Time Operating Systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux. + Familiar with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, Fortify, AND/OR SonarQube. + Familiar with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, GitLab, AND/OR Jenkins. + **Active DoD Secret level clearance OR Top Secret (in-scope), with the ability to obtain (and maintain) special program access (PAR) prior to commencement of employment.** Preferred Qualifications: + Strong understanding of C and C++ languages including templates, memory storage, and compiler/linker. + Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems. + Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, and strong interpersonal communication skills. + Recent Demonstrated Professional Experience with Agile Software Development, object-oriented architectures, designs, programming, debugging, and hardware-software integration and testing. + Recent Demonstrated Professional Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, Code Quality, Static Analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, AND/OR Jenkins. + Recent Demonstrated Professional Experience with DOORs AND/OR Software Requirement Specification Testing using Simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, AND/OR Bash. + Recent Demonstrated Professional Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, Fortify, AND/OR SonarQube. + Recent Demonstrated Professional Experience architecting, Designing, Modeling (Rhapsody or Cameo), Implementing, Maintaining, integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software written in OO C++ software running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux. ## Description Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a **Principal** **Software Engineer - Embedded and Real** **Time** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in **Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or Melbourne, Florida** . Accomplish In this role you will design, develop, integrate, modify and maintain customized or standardized embedded mission systems applications using software engineering best practices and standards, and participate in the full life-cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. Essential Functions: + Work in an innovative environment, on significantly diverse assignments, and in collaborative team settings across all levels + Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers + Architect and develop embedded mission systems software applications on a real time operating system + Be a part of Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [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) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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