Embedded Software Engineer (Secret) - Level 5 (Chandler)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 147,700 - 221,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer in Chandler, Arizona. This position involves designing and developing software for complex systems with a focus on real-time applications. Candidates must have a relevant degree and extensive experience in software development, especially in C/C++, as well as a Secret security clearance. The role offers a competitive salary range of $147,700 to $221,500, comprehensive benefits, and a 9/80 work schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret level clearance.
• Experience in design, integration and testing in real time computer in loop and hardware in loop test laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for electronic data processing systems.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research in planning and development.
• Ensure software standards are met.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers.

Skills

Object Oriented Software development experience in C/C++

Embedded real-time software development

Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12 years experience - OR - Master’s degree with 10 years experience - OR - PhD with 8 years experience

Tools

PowerPC

ARM

RISC-V architecture

CI/CD

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.

Embedded Software Engineer – Level 5

Our Embedded Software Engineers

Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determine computer user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepare operating instructions; design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensure software standards are met.

In this job, you will

• Have Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++ on Linux environment
• Have embedded real-time software development, debug and test
• Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
• Experience with full software development lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with an active, in scope Secret level clearance at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PowerPC, ARM, and/or RISC-V architecture
• Experience in design, integration and testing with real time computer in loop and hardware in loop test laboratories
• Experience in developing interfaces to support system hardware integration effortsExperience with CI/CD such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life.

Primary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00

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.

Job Category: Engineering