ALQ-161A Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer (AHT)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Warner Robins
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, Our Defense Systems Sector needs you to join our Team as a Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer on our Embedded Software Engineering Team and supporting our Subsystem and Software Sustainment (S&SS) organization in Warner Robins, GA.

In this role, you will be supporting our B-1B Electronic Warfare Software Program. You will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team of engineers focused on the modernization and sustainment of the ALQ-161 system for the B-1B platform.

You will utilize your technical expertise and collaborative people skills within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position is located in Warner Robins, GA

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, modify, and maintain embedded software using software engineering best practices and standards.
• Software development including automated testing to facilitate and analyze large data sets.
• Participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, software development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance.
• Apply technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems.
• Frequent opportunities to interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers, therefore excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential to succeeding in this role Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline
  • Minimum of 9 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 7 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree; Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with PhD.
  • Proficient in C/C++ and/or Ada programming language
  • Proficient in all areas of formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in object-oriented analysis and design
    • Experience programming in Ada
    • Experience using JIRA/Bitbucket and Smart Git
    • Experience working in a fast pace, agile environment with the ability to work on a cross-functional Scrum team focused on quality and capability delivery
    • Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) principles
    • Current Secret Security Clearance Salary Range: $108,600 USD - $163,000 USD
      
      Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
      
      The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
      
      Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
      

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