Embedded Software Engineer – Space Systems (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join the Space Systems group in Dulles, VA. The role develops space flight software platforms for national and global security with a 9/80 schedule, on-site work, and 10% travel.

You will collaborate with diverse engineers, define requirements, and implement BSPs and device drivers while ensuring verification and testing of flight software in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with relevant experience or higher degrees with required clearance.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python and embedded software practices.
• Experience with real-time OS, avionics integration, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software modules and familiarity with data protocols (UART, SPI, etc.).
• Collaborate to establish Flight-Software requirements, testing, and verification plans.
• Develop BSPs and integrate device drivers for flight software.
• Conduct trade studies via simulations and development kits.
• Integrate spacecraft components with the simulation platform.
• Contribute to hardware-software integration on HIL systems and simulations.
• Analyze resources to improve efficiency, stability and speed.
• Prepare documentation and results for customers and internal teams.
• Diagnose issues during installation, integration, and operations.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Linux

Real-time OS

Parallel processing

Avionics integration

Stellar/CFS

Education

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

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

UART

MIL-STD-1553

SPACEWIRE

SPI

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join the Space Systems group in Dulles, VA. The role develops space flight software platforms for national and global security with a 9/80 schedule, on-site work, and 10% travel.

You will collaborate with diverse engineers, define requirements, and implement BSPs and device drivers while ensuring verification and testing of flight software in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments.