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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Oklahoma & - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, 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, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Scripting, Gitlab, Atlassian Tools, Jenkins - **Published:** June 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8767096/principal-engineer-software-embedded-and-real-time-oklahoma ## 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., * 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 * 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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