Embedded Software Engineer - Level 5 (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer - Level 5 for the Space Systems group in Dulles, VA. The role focuses on developing flight software platforms for national and global security, collaborating with diverse teams on simulations and hardware-in-the-loop setups.

The position demands active Secret clearance, advanced C/C++/Python skills, and experience with avionics integration. It operates on a 9/80 schedule, 100% onsite with no telecommute option.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years of relevant professional experience, or Master's with 10 years, or PhD with 7 years.
• Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python.
• Experience with embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration/test practices.
• Understanding of Stellar or CFS and demonstrable Linux usage.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software modules and device drivers (UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire) to meet system requirements.
• Define flight-software requirements, testing, and verification plans with cross-functional teams.
• Create and integrate Board Support Packages and device drivers for hardware platforms.
• Conduct trade studies via simulations and hardware tests to optimize performance.
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate spacecraft components and flight software with simulation platforms.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Yocto

Vulcan

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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.

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 5, at Dulles, VA, your role 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 5 :

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 12 years of relevant professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 10 years of relevant professional experience - OR - PhD with 7 years of relevant professional experience.

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

Core affinity and parallel processing experience

Experience with understanding the difference between concurrent and parallel processing

Experience with Stellar or CFS

Demonstrable programming experience on Linux

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top-Secret / SCI
• Experience with Yocto or Vulcan
• System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness, and Visualization
• Experience with Digital, Analog, RS-422 synchronous serial and UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire electrical interfaces

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Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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