Embedded Software Engineer - Level 2 Secret - Northrop Grumman

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

Description

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As an Embedded Software Engineer – Level 2 your role at Dulles, VA, will be pivotal in supporting mission-critical efforts to national and global security.

Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

This Embedded Software Engineer will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Space Systems organization, developing space flight software platforms for National Space Security programs. The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented.

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

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop embedded software modules and have familiarity with data protocols including UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI, discrete digital and analog IO, and others
• 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2 :

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 2 years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master’s degree
• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application [ US citizenship required ]
• Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python.
• Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices