Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 Secret - Northrop Grumman

Polluxa, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3/4 for the Space Systems organization in Dulles, VA. The role focuses on developing space flight software platforms for national space security programs, requiring self-motivation and collaboration across disciplines.

The position is 100% on-site with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off. Security clearance is required and final program access is contingent on approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant professional experience (Level 3) or Master’s with 3+ years (Level 3/4) or PhD with 1+ year.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required, current and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software modules with familiarity of data protocols (UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI).
• Establish flight-software requirements, testing, and verification plan with other disciplines.
• Develop and configure BSPs and integrate device drivers.
• Perform trade studies via computer simulation or development kits.
• Collaborate to integrate spacecraft components and flight software with simulation platforms.
• Involve hardware definition and software design, development, debugging, and integration on sim/hardware-in-the-loop platforms.
• Analyze system resources to enhance efficiency, stability, and processing speed.
• Prepare design documentation, analyses, test results, and presentation materials for customers.

Education

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

Tools

UART

Synchronous Serial

MIL-STD-1553

SPACEWIRE

SPI

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 3 or 4, 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.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or a Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3 :

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 5 years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of relevant professional experience.

Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application [ US citizenship required ]