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Principal Embedded Software Engineer-17488

Ngc Open
United States-Utah-Roy Full-time Senior Embedded & Firmware

At a glance

Senior Embedded & Firmware role at Ngc. United States-Utah-Roy · full-time · $98,400–$147,600 base.

SalaryStated by Ngc
$98,400 – $147,600
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleEmbedded & Firmware
SenioritySenior
LocationUnited States-Utah-Roy
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$98,400–$147,600
PostedNov 2, 2026
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build embedded applications for flight systems, shaping software that supports flight and guidance, navigation, and control
  • Coordinate with teams across disciplines to deliver dependable software that can scale
  • Develop and maintain software through its full lifecycle, using Agile practices
  • Apply object-oriented design, hardware interfaces, and real-time or post-processing data analysis
  • Use Cameo for model-based systems engineering and the Atlassian tool suite in your work

What you bring

  • You hold a STEM bachelor's with five years of related work, a STEM master's with three years, or a STEM PhD with one year
  • You have an active, current Secret clearance within scope when applying, and can qualify for SAP approval
  • You bring at least two years programming in C/C++, C#, Python, Java, or a comparable language
  • You have at least two years using object-oriented design, hardware/software interfaces, data analysis, and full-lifecycle Agile development
  • You have worked with the Atlassian tool suite and Cameo-based model systems engineering

Who this fits

This senior engineering role is based in Roy, Utah, supporting the Sentinel Program. You need an active Secret clearance at application and must be able to obtain SAP approval; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance-related positions. Expect travel at ten percent, with relocation assistance potentially available.

From the employer

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.

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer for the Flight / Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) Software Team. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel Program.

What You’ll Get To Do:

As a software engineer, you will design and develop flight system embedded software applications. You will collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver high quality, scalable and reliable software products.
Basic Qualifications:

• T3 Principal Embedded Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 5 years of related experience, or Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience, or PhD in STEM with 1 year of related experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.

• 2+ year experience in developing software in C/C++/C#, Python, Java, or similar programming language

• 2+ year experience in object-oriented programming and design patterns, hardware/software communication interfaces, real-time and post processing data analytics

• 2+ years of full life cycle of software development and Agile software development

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering using Cameo

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing real time software for weapon systems

• Able to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plans

• Familiarity with security coding standard best practices, static and dynamic scanning tools, i.e., SonarQube, Fortify, Coverity, PCLint, etc.

• Programming and scripting experience in a UNIX environment (C++, Perl, Python, Bash, Ruby, Shell, Scripts)

• Programming and scripting experience in a Windows environment

• Experience with developing and maintaining software using CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with source code configuration management tools (i.e git).

• Experience using automation to regression test software products

• Experience with GreenHills or VxWorks

• Previous Special Access clearance

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.
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