RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come.
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Principal/ Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. Were looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, well support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, youll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr. Principal Crypto Software Engineer based out of Annapolis Junction, MD, Chantilly, VA or San Antonio, TX. 

What Youll Get to Do:

In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic 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. 

Principal Crypto Software Engineer Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or Masters degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience

  • Proficient in C/C++

  • Crypto Experience: experience with Crypto Systems, familiarity/experience with developing HAIPE, OTNK and/or IKE, experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries

  • 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.

  • Experience with Rust

  • Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)

  • Experience with RTOS designs and implementing secure software for embedded systems

  • Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL)

  • Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations

  • Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing

  • Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process

  • An active DoD Secret clearance.

Sr. Principal Crypto Software Engineer Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or Masters degree with 6 years or a PhD with 4 years of experience.

  • Proficient in C/C++

  • Crypto Experience: experience with Crypto Systems, familiarity/experience with developing HAIPE, OTNK and/or IKE, experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries

  • 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.

  • Experience with Rust

  • Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)

  • Experience with RTOS designs and implementing secure software for embedded systems

  • Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL)

  • Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations

  • Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing

  • Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process

  • An active DoD Secret clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Software Defined Radios

  • 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 latest NSA Security Standards

  • 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 VHDL/Verilog/FPGA

  • Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)

  • Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti

  • Current active Secret or Top Secret Clearance

  • Current active SAP clearance

  • Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolio(s)

What We Can Offer You:Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you theflexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including: Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.

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Location
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1748 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
We’re committed to supporting our employees in all aspects of life, both on and off the job. Our benefits extend to you and your family, offering comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, back-up child and elder care programs and more. Explore Total Rewards

RECRUITMENT FRAUD AND SAFETY CONTENT

Recruitment Fraud and Safety

Recruitment fraud is an illegal scam that exploits job seekers into providing personal information or money for fraudulent ‘job opportunities’ on career websites. This kind of fraud is usually done through unsolicited emails and text messages, or through fake websites and social media accounts posing as a company. Northrop Grumman recruiters will never:

Request payment for applications or interviews.
Offer resume coaching or training for technical assessments.
Extend a job offer without conducting an interview.
Send communication from unofficial email domains (e.g. Yahoo, Gmail, etc.).

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