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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 organization 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.\nJoin 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.\nWe are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr. Principal Embedded Engineer Cryptographic Software based out of San Diego, CA.\nWhat You'll Get to Do:\nIn this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.\nThis position is contingent upon customer approval\nPrincipal Engineer Embedded Cryptographic Software Basic Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience\nCurrent active US Government Secret Clearance\nProficient in C/C++\nFamiliarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE\nExperience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries\nExperience with Yocto/Petalinux or WindRiver Linux\nExperience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+ and VERSAL)\nExperience with TCP/IP and common network configurations\nProficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing\nExperience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications\nExperience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.\nExperience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process\nAbility to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.\nSr. Principal Engineer Embedded Cryptographic Software Basic Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 6 years or a PhD with 4 years of experience.\nCurrent active US Government Secret Clearance\nProficient in C/C++\nFamiliarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE\nExperience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries\nExperience with Yocto/Petalinux or WindRiver Linux\nExperience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+ and VERSAL)\nExperience with TCP/IP and common network configurations\nProficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing\nExperience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications\nExperience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.\nExperience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process\nAbility to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFoundational Knowledge with Rust\nExperience with low level driver development\nFamiliarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications\nProficiency working with Linux containers (Docker, Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms)\nExperience with TCP/IP and common network configurations\nExperience with RESTful Services\nExperience with Software Defined Radios\nExperience with the Avionics Operating System\nExperience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)\nExperience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries\nFamiliarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)\nFamiliarity with latest NSA Security Standards\nFamiliarity with assembly language\nFamiliarity with bare metal embedded device drivers\nFamiliarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals\nFamiliarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)\nFamiliarity with Green Hills AdaMulti\nCurrent active US Government Top Secret Clearance\nCurrent active SAP clearance\nPrimary 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. 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