Embedded Software Engineer II — Onsite Space Systems

Polluxa, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Level 2 to support space flight software platforms for national and global security. This role works onsite on a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off, and requires collaboration across disciplines to define requirements and integrate BSPs on hardware-in-the-loop platforms.

The position demands Secret clearance, proficiency in C/C++, Python, RTOS, and avionics integration, plus the ability to prepare design documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years of relevant industry experience or a Master’s degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required, current and within scope.
• Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python.
• Understanding of embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration/testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software modules and work with protocols (UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI).
• Create and configure BSPs and integrate device drivers.
• Collaborate with engineers to define flight-software requirements, testing, and verification plans.
• Analyze system resources to improve efficiency and speed.
• Prepare design docs, test results, and technical presentations for customers.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering)

Tools

BSPs

Device drivers

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Level 2 to support space flight software platforms for national and global security. This role works onsite on a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off, and requires collaboration across disciplines to define requirements and integrate BSPs on hardware-in-the-loop platforms.

The position demands Secret clearance, proficiency in C/C++, Python, RTOS, and avionics integration, plus the ability to prepare design documentation