Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Posted:
4/15/2026, 3:03:22 AM

Location(s):
Camarillo, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

The Software Team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3/4) based out of Camarillo, CA.  If you are an experienced Software Engineer or Software Developer, WE WANT YOU!  Join our team and support our EA-18G Growler Program.  All Software tasking will be performed at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu and our Northrop Grumman Camarillo, CA office.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.

What you’ll get to do:

  • Develop embedded real-time system software
  • Work in an Agile environment as part of a scrum team
  • Resolve software and system defects
  • Collaborate with our customer, internal NGC sites and disciplines
  • Participate and contribute to peer reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical inter-change meetings
  • Use project dependent tools including:
    • Rational Clear Case, ClearQuest, DOORS
    • Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
    • Ada, C/C++, C#, Python
    • Green Hills Integrity RTOS, Windows, and Linux

This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level based on requirements below

Basic Qualifications for Principal Embedded Software Engineer:

  • BS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 years of experience; or MS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 3 years of experience
  • Experience with a higher order language such as Ada, C/C++, C#
  • Knowledge of object-oriented software development
  • Ability to function as a member of an integrated team
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g. git, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.)
  • US Citizenship required
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance or higher

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer:

  • BS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 8 years of experience; or MS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 6 years of experience
  • Experience with a higher order language such as Ada, C/C++, C#
  • Knowledge of object-oriented software development
  • Ability to function as a member of an integrated team
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g. git, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.)
  • US Citizenship required
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal communication and customer service skills
  • Strong collaborative mindset
  • Experience working full software life cycle experience on large scale formal DoD program
  • Experience programming with Ada language
  • Experience programming with C++ language
  • Experience with real-time embedded software development
  • Experience working in an Agile environment
  • Electronic Warfare system development and design experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Northrop Grumman

Website: https://northropgrumman.com/

Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1994

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software