Embedded Software Engineer II — Space Systems (Onsite)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in McLean, VA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Level 2 to support Lunar Base Infrastructure for NASA. The role is 100% onsite with a 9/80 schedule and requires the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

You will develop flight software, integrate with hardware, and work across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure high-reliability space systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in C/Python/Linux, embedded systems, and CI/CD pipelines, plus experience

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Top-Secret (TS) security clearance and SCI; U.S. citizenship required.
• Must have experience in C/Python/Linux/Git.
• Experience with Kubernetes (K8s)/Docker.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in collaborating within an integrated team of systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software modules that can interact directly with hardware protocols and interfaces including UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI, discrete digital and analog IO.
• Work with other disciplines to establish Flight-Software requirements, testing and verification plan.
• Develop and configure board support packages (BSPs) and integrate device drivers.
• Performs trade studies via computer simulation or kits & development boards.
• Work with multiple engineers to integrate spacecraft components and flight software with the simulation platform.
• Be involved in the hardware definition and software design, development debug and integration on simulation and hardware-in-the-loop platforms.
• Analyze system resources to enhance efficiency, stability, and processing speed.
• Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
• Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events.
• Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

C

Python

Linux

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Kubernetes (K8s)

Docker

Jenkins

Jira

Bitbucket

VxWorks

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in McLean, VA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Level 2 to support Lunar Base Infrastructure for NASA. The role is 100% onsite with a 9/80 schedule and requires the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

You will develop flight software, integrate with hardware, and work across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure high-reliability space systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in C/Python/Linux, embedded systems, and CI/CD pipelines, plus experience