Principal Engineer/Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software - Tactical Data Link

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. 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 or Sr. 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 Link-16 or Tactical Datalink 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.

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain a Clearance and program award

This requisition may be filled as a Principal or Sr. Principal

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
• Experience with Tactical Datalink development
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as Tactical Datalink radios/terminals
• Familiarity with Link 16 or TACAN Waveform Standard Documents
• Familiarity with Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)
• Familiarity with Software Communications Architecture (SCA)
• Experience with Software Defined Radios
• Must be able to obtain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance
• Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.

Sr. Principal Engineer Embedded Software Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 6 years or a PhD with 4 years 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
• Experience with Tactical Datalink development
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as Tactical Datalink radios/terminals
• Familiarity with Link 16 or TACAN Waveform Standard Documents
• Familiarity with Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)
• Familiarity with Software Communications Architecture (SCA)
• Experience with Software Defined Radios
• Must be able to obtain a U.S Government 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
• 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 Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Familiarity with assembly language
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
• Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
• Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-6016
• Current active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• Current active SAP clearance
• Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolio(s)