Engineer Software - Embedded - R10197367

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Embedded Software Engineer in San Diego to design, develop, integrate, and test software for mission-critical systems. In a collaborative Agile environment, you will engage in the full SDLC and work with cross-disciplinary teams to resolve complex problems. Candidates must have a Bachelor in STEM and relevant coding experience. Opportunities include relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• 2 years related engineering experience or a Master's degree in STEM.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with at least two data interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software for real-time systems.
• Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple baselines.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Agile software development

Embedded system programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Gitlab

Jenkins

Job description

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This role is located in San Diego, CA.

In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

Essential Functions

• Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels
• Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
• Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems
• Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with at least two of the following programming or scripting languages: C, C++, and Python
• Experience with developing software used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical software, Safety critical software, medical software, or mission critical software
• Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Gitlab, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity
• Experience with one of the following real time operating systems: Wind River VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity, or Realtime Linux
• Experience with Agile software development, embedded system programming, software integration and testing
• Familiarity with at least two of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Active DoD Top Secret (in-scope) with the ability to obtain (and maintain) special program access (PAR).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of PowerPC or ARM assembly
• Able to read assembly and use CPU documentation to understand behaviors
• Familiar with SW containers, and virtual Network interfaces.
• Can identify moderate execution defects by only reading code
• Understanding of how their CSC will fit into a larger software system / architecture
• Able to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tool
• Familiarity with OS partitions and isolation architectures
• High level understanding of architectural requirements for airworthiness certifications
• Strong understanding of layered software architectures (e.g. Application, System, Device)
• Strong understanding of the following concepts: Software hardware interfaces and where they exist in the architecture; Event driven (Interrupts), polling and synchronous software architectures
• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems
• Experience with leading a small size (1-5) technical team with technical decision making
  
  

Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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