Northrop Grumman
A Principal Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman designs, develops, and integrates advanced real-time software for flight-critical and mission-critical systems used in national defense. The role requires leading software architecture decisions within Agile Scrum teams while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering groups to deliver complex solutions for end-user customers. Candidates must possess a strong background in C/C++ programming and deep knowledge of embedded operating systems used in aerospace applications.
Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1939
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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