Principal / Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer
Principal / Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer
Job Description
What You'll Get to Do:
As a software design engineer focusing on controls software, you will work at the segment level of an extremely complex system comprised of multiple segments, all of which incorporate mature and emerging technologies. You will also support the software design team lead and partner with other engineering functions to progress and mature the segment, and support critical engineering reviews and milestones (e.g. SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR).
This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Controls Software Design Engineer or Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer.
This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Controls Software Design Engineer:
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD
• Familiarity with command and control or controls system software
• Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software
• Experience implementing requirements and interface definitions in software, performing code, and unit testing
• Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer:
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD
• Familiarity with command and control or controls system software
• Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software
• Experience implementing requirements & interface definitions in software, performing code, and unit testing
• Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start
Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer:
• Current active DoD TS/SCI w. Polygraph clearance
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance
• Knowledge of software design principles and patterns
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Experience with hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support
• Experience with development and environment tools, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Cypress, Visual Studio, Python, C/C++
• Experience with application management tools, e.g. GitLab, Nexus, Trivy, SonarQube, Doxygen
• Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools, e.g. Jira or Confluence, and agile methodologies
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.
What You'll Get to Do:
As a software design engineer focusing on controls software, you will work at the segment level of an extremely complex system comprised of multiple segments, all of which incorporate mature and emerging technologies. You will also support the software design team lead and partner with other engineering functions to progress and mature the segment, and support critical engineering reviews and milestones (e.g. SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR).
This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Controls Software Design Engineer or Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer.
This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Controls Software Design Engineer:
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD
• Familiarity with command and control or controls system software
• Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software
• Experience implementing requirements and interface definitions in software, performing code, and unit testing
• Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer:
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD
• Familiarity with command and control or controls system software
• Proficiency in working with real-time embedded software
• Experience implementing requirements & interface definitions in software, performing code, and unit testing
• Understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start
Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Senior Principal Controls Software Design Engineer:
• Current active DoD TS/SCI w. Polygraph clearance
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance
• Knowledge of software design principles and patterns
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Experience with hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support
• Experience with development and environment tools, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Cypress, Visual Studio, Python, C/C++
• Experience with application management tools, e.g. GitLab, Nexus, Trivy, SonarQube, Doxygen
• Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools, e.g. Jira or Confluence, and agile methodologies
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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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