Embedded Flight Software Engineer – Level 5

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD is seeking an Embedded Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for a Space payload unit. You will work within an agile team using C++, Linux, and Python to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires deep embedded real-time experience, mentoring abilities, and the willingness to pursue DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI. Expect a 9/80 schedule with 100% onsite work in Linthicum, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/Engineering with 12+ years embedded real-time software experience
• Proficient in C++ object-oriented programming
• Proficient in the full software lifecycle from requirements to testing
• Experience integrating low-level firmware with real-time embedded apps
• Experience using tools/logs to analyze data and verify operation
• Experience mentoring and reviewing work
• Experience in embedded software development and cross-compiling
• Experience developing in Linux environment
• Experience with software configuration management tools
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability and willingness to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate and test software for a Space payload unit
• Work on an agile scrum team and perform peer reviews of software products
• Ensure requirements are understood and mapped to system design and implementation
• Prioritize tasks and provide recommendations to internal/external customers as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for complex technical problems

Skills

C++

Linux

Python

Embedded RTOS

Software lifecycle

Mentoring

Citizenship

Clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/Engineering (12+ yrs)

Master’s degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

GDB

Linux kernel driver

Git

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector

Embedded Flight Software Engineer - Level 5 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. This includes conducting multidisciplinary research and collaboration with other disciplines in the planning, design, development, and utilization of data processing systems. 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.

The selected individual will conduct peer reviews of software-related products, software designs, and additional technical documents, as well as participate in a cross-functional scrum team. Successful candidates are expected to understand system requirements, how they apply to system design, and implement solutions to complex technical problems to accomplish program goals. Individuals must be self-starters, able to efficiently operate in a team environment, and work with consultative direction toward defined long-range goals and objectives. Existing engineering and system specialists will be consulted to assist with any activities associated with executing primary tasking. However, the selected individuals will be expected to prioritize and make recommendations to internal and external customers, as required, to implement tasking assigned.

Clearance Information

While not all positions will require an active clearance to start, all positions are contingent on the candidate’s ability to obtain and hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Schedule

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with a minimum of 12+ years software development experience working on embedded real-time systems or 10+ years with a Master’s Degree or 8 years with a Ph.D.
• Proficient in Object Oriented programming using C++
• Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
• 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 mentor, review work products, and provide meaningful feedback
• Experience in embedded software development and cross-compiling
• Experience developing in a Linux environment
• Experience with using software configuration management tools
• U.S. Citizenship
• No clearance is required to start, but you must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI

Preferred Qualifications

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

Working at Northrop Grumman

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Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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.

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.