Embedded Software Engineer - Level 4 - Space AHT

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration BU in Huntsville, AL seeks Embedded Software Engineers to support the Ground Weapons System program, providing technical contributions to software products for the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency.

The role requires a STEM degree with substantial experience and an active Secret clearance, plus hands-on work in a DevOps environment using languages such as C++, Python, and MATLAB.

Qualifications

• STEM B.S. degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• M.S. with 6 years of relevant experience or PhD with 4 years; active in-scope US Government Secret clearance.
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite and Git/Bitbucket.
• Experience in a DevOps environment.
• Ability to decompose open-ended technical problems into action plans.
• Experience developing modeling and simulation software or debugging complex systems.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, C++, ADA, or JAVA (C++ required).
• Experience with OO design, SOLID principles, or design patterns.
• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ground Weapons System program as an individual contributor.
• Provide technical contributions and guidance to software products.
• Contribute to design and development of the GWS capability for MDA.

Skills

C++

Python

MATLAB

ADA

JAVA

DevOps

OO Design

SOLID

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Atlassian tool suite

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for Embedded Software Engineers to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be inHuntsville, AL.

Position Overview

The selected Engineer will support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor responsible for providing technical contributions and guidance to software products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This requisition may be filled at multiple grade levels based on qualifications (All levels).

Basic Qualifications

• STEM B.S. Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of relevant experience;
• M.S. with 6 years of relevant experience or PhD with 4 years of experience. Applicants must have a current active in-scope US Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start;
• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite and software version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket;
• Experience working in a DevOps environment;
• The ability to neutrally assess and decompose open-ended technical problems into action plans with defined success criteria;
• Experience developing modeling and simulation software or debugging complex software systems;
• Experience with languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, ADA, or JAVA (C++ experience is a must);
• Experience working with Object Oriented Design, SOLID design principles, or software design patterns;
• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting missile defense programs such as GWS;
• Experience performing root cause analysis (on software systems) or forensic software analysis;
• Active Security+ certification.

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.