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# Principal Engineer Embedded Software

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Assembly Language, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Data Link, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Link 16, Linux Kernel, Network Configuration and Change Management, Object-Oriented Software Development, PCI Express, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Vivado, Multithreading, Serial Peripheral Interface, Real Time Systems, Git, Yocto, Bitbucket, Software Library
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10226041

## About the Role

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain a Clearance and program award **Principal Engineer Embedded Software Basic Qualifications:** + 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++ 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. + Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing + Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process + Must be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance + Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel
location. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience in testing and troubleshooting Link16 waveform in an embedded software environment + Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as Tactical Datalink radios/terminals + Familiarity with the Link 16/TACAN Waveform ICD + 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

## Description

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today._ We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Embedded Engineer Software based out of San Diego, CA. **What You'll Get to Do:** In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases.
Specifically, 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 with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment.
You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.