Embedded Flight Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 AHT - Northrop Grumman

Polluxa, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks an Embedded Flight Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join the Linthicum, MD team. The role emphasizes building software for a Space payload unit with a focus on real-time embedded systems using C++, Linux and Python, on an onsite schedule.

The position supports Payload and Ground Software Engineering Eastern Region and operates on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Collaboration in an agile environment and cross-functional reviews are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in CS/CE/SE or STEM with embedded real-time experience.
• Advanced degree with related embedded experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate and test embedded real-time software.
• Conduct peer reviews and participate in cross-functional scrum teams.
• Understand requirements and implement/debug software to meet completion criteria.

Skills

C++

Linux

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or STEM

Master's degree in CS/CE/SE or STEM

Job description

Description

Please be aware that this job description may apply to multiple positions, including both funded and contingent roles. Contingent roles are dependent on program award(s), associated funding, and the candidate obtaining and maintaining the required clearances and program access within a reasonable period of time.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Embedded Flight Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Linthicum, MD.

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 in Linthicum, MD.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

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.

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.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Sr Principal).

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.