Lead Payload Flight Software Architect Level 5

Northrop Grumman

Redondo Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 177,000 - 266,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Relocation assistance
Travel 10%
Clearance required

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Payload Flight Software Lead to steer the architecture, development, and verification of flight software for embedded systems. You will collaborate with Systems Engineering, Hardware, and I&T to define architecture, interfaces, and traceability matrices.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree with extensive experience in embedded C/C++, RTOS like VxWorks, and a proven software team leadership record; active SCI clearance is required at

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Must have an active SCI access at the time of application.
  • Experience leading a software team.
  • Expert level proficiency in embedded C/C++ development.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems like VxWorks.
  • Experience with Agile software development and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, architecture, development, integration, test and verification of flight software for embedded systems.
  • Define and maintain architectural artifacts and interfaces; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to program intent, data acquisition, and control strategies.

Skills

Embedded C/C++
Team leadership
RTOS experience
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM
Master's degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Tools

Jenkins
CAM

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Payload Flight Software Lead to steer the architecture, development, and verification of flight software for embedded systems. You will collaborate with Systems Engineering, Hardware, and I&T to define architecture, interfaces, and traceability matrices.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree with extensive experience in embedded C/C++, RTOS like VxWorks, and a proven software team leadership record; active SCI clearance is required at

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