> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3702337-principal-engineer-embedded-sr-principal-engineer-embedded-software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3702337-principal-engineer-embedded-sr-principal-engineer-embedded-software). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Principal Engineer Embedded/Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** McClellan Park, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $177,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Access, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Bitbucket, Engineering Base, Docker
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10242056

## About the Role

Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel. **Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Embedded Software:** + Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience + Must be a US Citizen in order to meet the security clearance requirement + Secret clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need + Experience with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance + Experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership
planning + Experience with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance + Experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning + Experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and working in cross-functional Scrum team + Experience in software development using languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, Docker **Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Engineer Embedded Software:** + Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 year of experience + Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the
company to meet its business need + Experience with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance + Experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning + Experience with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance + Experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning + Experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and working in cross-functional Scrum team + Experience in software development using languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, Docker **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience in Deliverables Management + Active Secret clearance with SAP Access + Experience with Software Testing Process + Experience in Software Test Planning + Current and active Secret
security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years. + Real-Time Operating Systems & Green Hills: + Green Hills INTEGRITY RTOS: Experience with INTEGRITY-178, including task management, partitioning, and resource allocation. + Green Hills MULTI IDE: Experience with MULTI IDE for debugging, tracing, and profiling on target hardware. + Understanding of RMS scheduling for RTOS **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.

## Description

In a rapidly changing global security environment, Northrop Grumman delivers informed insights and secure, advanced software solutions to enable strategic planning and decisive action.
We're looking for software engineers and innovators who can help us build on our wide portfolio of affordable, integrated, multi-domain systems and mission-critical applications.
By joining our shared mission, you'll have opportunities to expand your professional network and grow your technical skills-whether you are new to software engineering or an established industry leader.
At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the tools, resources, and support you need to do some of the most meaningful engineering work of your career.
As an Engineer of Embedded software you will design, develop, operate and maintain software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements.
Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, aircraft flight control and display systems, pacemakers, defibrillators, mechanical and electrical systems.