Embedded Flight Software Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Flight Software Engineer in Morrisville, NC. The role focuses on designing, developing, and testing software for a Space payload unit using C++, Linux, and Python within an agile team. A 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and potential hybrid work are offered.

Applicants must have strong embedded real-time experience and be eligible for a U.S. government clearance.

Qualifications

• Embedded real-time software experience with a STEM degree (B/S/M/PhD).
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
• Experience OO-C++ and debugging.
• Linux experience; GCC cross-compiling.
• Experience with CM tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software across the lifecycle.
• Conduct peer reviews of software products and designs.
• Understand requirements and implement/debug to meet criteria.
• Work in a cross-functional Scrum team with others.
• Prioritize tasks and assist Technical Leads as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers to support tasking.

Skills

C++

Linux

Python

Embedded RT

GCC

Debugging

Software CM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

PhD in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

About Northrop Grumman

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.

Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Embedded Flight Software Engineer to join our team in Morrisville, NC. The software engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test software that manages a Space payload unit ensuring compliance with established requirements. Selected individuals will work on an agile development team, primarily using C++, Linux and/or Python. This role will support Payload and Ground Software Engineering Eastern Region.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position may support a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

In this job, you will:

• The individual will work through all phases of the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test.
• The selected individual will conduct peer reviews of software-related products, software designs, and additional technical documents, as well as participation in cross-functional scrum team.
• Successful candidates are expected to be able to understand system requirements, how they apply to system design, and be able to implement and debug software to accomplish defined completion criteria.
• Individuals must be self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment.
• Existing engineering and system specialists will be made available to assist with any activities associated with executing primary tasking.
• However, the selected individuals will be expected to prioritize and make recommendations to Technical Leads, as required, to implement tasking assigned.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3 (Principal)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems – OR – Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 3 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems – OR PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 1 year of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company, to meet business needs.
• Not required to start, US Citizenship required.
• Experience developing Object Oriented code using C++.
• Ability to debug your own code, as well as trace and understand existing code.
• Experience integrating developed software applications, to include usage of tools and logs to examine data to verify correct operation and identify problem areas.
• Experience and ability to review work products and provide meaningful feedback.
• Experience in embedded software development, cross-compiling with GCC.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment.
• Experience with using software configuration management tools.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4 (Sr Principal)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems – OR – Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 6 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems – OR PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 4 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company, to meet business needs.
• Not required to start, US Citizenship required.
• Experience developing Object Oriented code using C++.
• Ability to debug your own code, as well as trace and understand existing code.
• Experience integrating developed software applications, to include usage of tools and logs to examine data to verify correct operation and identify problem areas.
• Experience and ability to review work products and provide meaningful feedback.
• Experience in embedded software development, cross-compiling with GCC.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment.
• Experience with using software configuration management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Experience as a member of an Agile Scrum team.
• Experience with developing software in Python.
• Experience in embedded C++ optimizations.
• Experience debugging with GDB.
• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Experience with software control of digital logic / FPGAs / firmware.
• Hands-on hardware integration and testing experience.
• Ability to debug complex integrated applications or test setup issues.

Compensation

• Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

Application Period

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Eligibility & Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Company Culture

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.