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About the Position As a Software Engineer, you'll design, build, and ship software that integrates ... Previous experience working directly with SOCOM, DoD, or federal customers , with an understanding ...

The Sr Software Developer will create, sustain, and upgrade AFRC web applications. The position ... Must meet DoD 8140 compliance through required certifications for elevated network privilege (e.g ...

US CitizenshipAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance • Undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Software Engineer, Computer Engineer, Computer Science) from an ...

Senior Software Developer

Augusta, GA · On-site

$43 - $56.75/hr

MANTECH is seeking a motivated and customer-oriented Senior Software Developer to join their team ... DoD TS/SCI Preferred : • Experience with embedded software development and embedded system ...

The team is comprised of world-class software developers, engineers, designers, product managers ... The Projects: DDS focuses on projects that advance DoD's most important initiatives that are ...

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To thrive as a DoD Software Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, programming languages (such as Java, C++, or Python), and experience with secure software development, often backed by a relevant degree and security clearance. Familiarity with development tools, secure coding practices, and industry-standard frameworks, as well as certifications like Security+ or CISSP, are often required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams are highly valued. These skills ensure the secure, efficient, and collaborative creation of software crucial to defense operations and national security.

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Infographic showing various Dod Software Engineer job openings in Georgia as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $124,566 per year, or $59.9 per hour.

Principal / Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Warner Robins, GA • On-site

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

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Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Sector has a need for a Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer with its Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions (WIMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for a role on our Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) Embedded Software Engineering Team. You will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team of engineers focused on the modernization and sustainment of Embedded Electronic Warfare and Radar Operational Flight Programs. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse team. This is a full-time salaried position in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.
What you'll get to do:
  • Develop, modify, and maintain embedded operational flight programs using software development best practices and standards.
  • Participate in the full software development life cycle, to include requirements development, modeling and design, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance.
  • Ability to provide leadership in solving complex problems.
  • Frequent opportunities to interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers, therefore excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential to succeeding in this role

**This position may be filled at the Principal Engineer Embedded Software OR Senior Principal Engineer Embedded Software level.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Embedded Software:
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree; Minimum of 1 year of direct relevant experience with PhD.
  • Proficiency in C/C++/Ada or other Object-Oriented programming languages
  • Proficiency in all areas of the formal software development lifecycle process from requirements to testing
  • Proficiency in embedded software development
  • Proficiency in emulation/simulation software development
  • Proficiency in Linux development
  • Proficiency in working with Firmware engineers for low-level libraries
  • Highly motivated self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer Embedded Software:
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 6 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree; Minimum of 4 years of direct relevant experience with PhD.
  • Proficiency in C/C++/Ada or other Object-Oriented programming languages
  • Proficiency in all areas of the formal software development lifecycle process from requirements to testing
  • Proficiency in embedded software development
  • Proficiency in emulation/simulation software development
  • Proficiency in Linux development
  • Proficiency in working with Firmware engineers for low-level libraries
  • Highly motivated self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience developing/debugging Electronic Warfare/Radar software
  • Experience with Assembly code
  • Experience with Yocto and Petalinux
  • Experience with hands-on software/hardware integration and testing
  • Experience with the Agile software development process
  • Experience interfacing with customers and/or stakeholders
  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
  • Experience with digital signal processing
  • Experience analyzing system requirements to derive software design and test specifications
  • Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git
  • Experience with LabView

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
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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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939