Engineer Software (Avionics)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 79,300 - 118,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is looking for a Software Engineer in Melbourne, Florida to enhance software infrastructure. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions, ensuring performance quality and adhering to standards. The candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and have experience in object-oriented programming, particularly with C/C++. Opportunities for bonuses and health insurance are provided as part of the employment package.

The ideal engineer will have familiarity with safety-critical systems and strong communication skills along with a commitment to project compliance and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering is required.
• Understanding of aviation software development and safety-critical systems is necessary.
• Ability to obtain security clearances is a must.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test software while adhering to standards.
• Collaborate to integrate software solutions with other components.
• Implement and maintain software best practices across development phases.

Skills

Object-oriented programming languages (C/C++)

Windows and Linux development

Safety-critical systems

Agile development tools (GitLab)

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Git

DO-178C standards

HIL/SIL testing

Job description

Overview

NGAS Global Surveillance division is seeking a Software Engineer in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves deployment, automation, maintenance, and enhancement of software infrastructure to ensure optimal operations.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, implement, test, and maintain software throughout the lifecycle while adhering to specified requirements and standards.
• Collaborate within teams to integrate software solutions with other system components.
• Utilize technical knowledge to contribute to solutions for complex software problems.
• Analyze, collect, and report software metrics to ensure product quality and adherence to performance standards.
• Participate in software working groups and support discussions with customers as required.
• Implement and maintain software best practices across all phases of development.
• Apply innovative approaches to develop software products from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and compliance with project plans.
• Willingness to work off‑peak for short‑term surge support to meet program milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 0 years of experience, or Ph.D. with relevant software engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming languages, including C/C++.
• Familiarity and development experience on Windows, Linux, and RTOS like LynxOS or VxWorks.
• Experience with aviation software development or safety‑critical systems, demonstrating an understanding of the nuances associated with safety‑critical software development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any special program clearances as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of experience with standards for safety‑critical software development, such as DO‑178C.
• Specialist knowledge of avionics communication protocols, specifically ARINC 429, ARINC 422, and MIL‑STD‑1553.
• Experience in testing methodologies pertinent to avionics systems, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) testing.
• Knowledge of certification processes for aviation software standards, including RTCA/DO‑178 for software.
• Proven capacity to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team and demonstrate effective communication skills in technical discussions.
• Comfort with agile development tools such as the GitLab tool suite, including proficiency with version control systems like Git.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining comprehensive software documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• A current DoD Top Secret level security clearance is preferred.

Benefits

Salary range: $79,300 - $118,900, with potential overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off, and other standard Northrop Grumman benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Relocation and Travel

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required: 10% of the time.