Principal / Sr Principal Software Integration Engineer - *16844

Northrop Grumman

Huntsville, AL, United States
Base: $98,400 - $163,200 (principyl); $122,800 - $...
Python proficiency with clean testable code
Embedded hardware interface protocols
Real-time operating systems or bare-metal development
This role involves designing and implementing drivers and APIs to expose hardware functionality to Python within revolutionary air and space systems

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing and implementing drivers and APIs to expose hardware functionality to Python within revolutionary air and space systems.
  • Candidates must possess an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) to work on safety-critical domains.
  • The position offers competitive base salary ranges, discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Matching Summary

This role involves designing and implementing drivers and APIs to expose hardware functionality to Python within revolutionary air and space systems.

Salary

Base: $98,400 - $163,200 (Principal); $122,800 - $203,600 (Sr. Principal); Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python proficiency with clean testable code
  • Embedded hardware interface protocols
  • Real-time operating systems or bare-metal development
  • Git version control and CI/CD pipelines
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing methodologies
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical debugging skills
  • Clear communication with cross-functional teams
  • Experience with Agile Scrum frameworks
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering familiarity
  • Risk evaluation and tradeoff presentation

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years experience for Principal level
  • 8+ years experience for Sr. Principal level
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • US Citizenship with active Secret clearance
  • Experience with C++ and Python scripting

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance

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