Senior Principal Test Design Software Engineer

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance

Clearance required for start: No. Clearance type: Secret. Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) is required.

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Description

Northrop Grumman provides opportunities to work on revolutionary systems impacting people worldwide. This role is part of the design community that tackles challenges across Hardware, Firmware, Software, Mechanical Design, Systems Engineering, and Program Management.

The position is based out of Waynesboro, VA and will be 100% on‑site.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible HW/SW solutions with a motivated team of experts.
• Software design: real‑time, pre‑ and post‑processing data analytics, UI/UX design, instrument drivers and utilities, process automation, firmware design for simulation and control, SW/HW integration, requirements verification.
• Actively support the investigation, resolution, and documentation of product anomalies.
• Understand design to cost.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s degree with 6 years, Ph.D. with 4 years in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with SDLC.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with software languages C, C#, C++, Python.
• Experience with SW integration.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with hands‑on troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLC/HMI software (e.g., RS View, RS Logix 5000).
• Experience with hardware driver development.
• Experience with FPGA programming.
• Firmware design experience a plus.
• Experience with RTOS.
• Experience with LabWindows CVI or AMAX a huge plus.
• Technical lead experience.
• Active Secret clearance.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, a 9/80 work schedule (where available), and more.

Primary level salary range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00; additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long term incentives for VP/Director positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.