Embedded Space Software Engineer (Level 3/4) - Onsite

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

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.