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What is it like to work at Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, fostering a culture that encourages employees to push boundaries and drive technological advancements.

The company's diverse teams work on complex projects, often in partnership with government agencies and other organizations, to develop cutting-edge solutions for national security, space exploration, and other critical areas. Employees may have the opportunity to work on-site at various facilities, including research and development centers, manufacturing plants, and test sites.

Working at Northrop Grumman may appeal to individuals who are passionate about making a difference through technology and innovation, as the company offers a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Do workers at Northrop Grumman get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
44% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Does Northrop Grumman pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

At Northrop Grumman, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
86% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Northrop Grumman affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
86% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Northrop Grumman?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 80% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Northrop Grumman worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Northrop Grumman workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Northrop Grumman workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
39% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Northrop Grumman?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do Northrop Grumman managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
96% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Northrop Grumman spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Northrop Grumman?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is a Northrop Grumman job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
78% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Northrop Grumman good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
84% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Northrop Grumman feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Northrop Grumman get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
77% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Northrop Grumman?

Some people feel stressed out here.
61% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Northrop Grumman enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 137 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Northrop Grumman recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Northrop Grumman?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Northrop Grumman?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people think Northrop Grumman’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Northrop Grumman is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
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Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Beavercreek, OH • On-site

$116K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 352 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

107th of 527 rated manufacturers

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer based out of Beavercreek, OH. As an Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
What You'll get to Do:
In this position you will be developing embedded software for our cutting edge Navigation systems. As a member of our world class software development team, you will have opportunities to improve and expand your capabilities in software design and code development. You will also have opportunities to perform software and system integration on state of the art hardware, learn new software development techniques such as Model Based Engineering (MBE), and work in an agile and collaborative development environment.
As a successful candidate, you will collaborate with peers across our organization and will have clearly demonstrated the strong leadership skills needed to join our top performing team. You will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with our internal and external customers. You will also have demonstrated a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging our traditional ways of doing business. You will make us even better!
This position may be filled as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Basic Qualifications for Principal Embedded Software Engineer:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of hands-on Software Development experience; Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of hands-on Software Development experience; PhD in a STEM discipline with 1+ year of hands-on Software Development experience
  • Demonstrated capability to translate formal software requirements into software designs
  • Demonstrated use of high-level programming languages such as C, C++, or scripting languages such as Python
  • Experience using software management and workflow automation tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira
  • Proven ability to design, code, and test new software or modify existing software to add new features
  • Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
  • Experience with open software/system architecture solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required
  • Ability to work on site full-time at our Beavercreek, OH facility

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of hands-on Software Development experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of hands-on Software Development experience; PhD in a STEM discipline with 4+ years of hands-on Software Development experience
  • Demonstrated capability to translate formal software requirements into software designs
  • Demonstrated use of high-level programming languages such as C, C++, or scripting languages such as Python
  • Experience using software management and workflow automation tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira
  • Proven ability to design, code, and test new software or modify existing software to add new features
  • Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
  • Experience with open software/system architecture solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required
  • Ability to work on site full-time at our Beavercreek, OH facility

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current/Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
  • Experience using DOORS for software requirements management
  • MATLAB/Simulink model-based software development
  • Demonstrated capability to define software requirements for an INS/GPS system
  • Familiarity with/Experience in INS/GPS Kalman filter design and requirements definition
  • Experience developing, verifying, certifying and releasing mission and safety-critical software systems that comply with RTCA DO-178B/ C or similar guidelines.
  • Demonstrated use of MATLAB for simulation and INS/GPS system performance evaluation
  • Experience in the development and performance of system tests
  • Hands-on experience with one or more communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 or RS-422
  • Real-time safety-critical embedded software systems development experience (including APIs, interfaces and device drivers)
  • Navigation and/or Integrated Avionics System development experience
  • Demonstrated capability to develop UML software designs using design tools such as Rhapsody and/or Model Based Engineering designs using tools such as Simulink or SCADE
  • Experience with the full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation and unit test, integration, and maintenance
  • Experience developing, verifying, certifying and releasing mission and safety-critical software systems that comply with RTCA DO-178B/ C or similar guidelines.
  • Experience with software test tools such as LDRA and Vector Cast and code analysis tools such as Polyspace

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00
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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About Northrop Grumman

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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

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