Flight Software Lead (Embedded/Real-Time)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Payload Flight Software Lead to spearhead architecture, development, integration and testing of embedded real-time flight software. You will define system architecture, craft artifacts, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure mission success.

The role requires expert C/C++ embedded development, experience with VxWorks RTOS, and full lifecycle software delivery, with SCI clearance and potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• Active SCI access required at time of application.
• Experience leading a software team.
• Expert level proficiency in embedded C/C++ development.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (VxWorks).
• Full lifecycle software development from requirements to testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, development, integration, test and verification of flight software for embedded and real-time systems.
• Produce and maintain architectural artifacts (block diagrams, interface control documents, traceability matrices).
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Hardware, and I&T teams; support security architecture designs with partners.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS (VxWorks)

Software team leadership

Full software lifecycle

System requirements

Software documentation

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Payload Flight Software Lead to spearhead architecture, development, integration and testing of embedded real-time flight software. You will define system architecture, craft artifacts, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure mission success.

The role requires expert C/C++ embedded development, experience with VxWorks RTOS, and full lifecycle software delivery, with SCI clearance and potential relocation support.