Senior Principal Embedded Systems Engineer - Space

Northrop Grumman; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 142,200 - 213,400; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Dulles, VA for space vehicle hardware-in-the-loop simulations. You will join a qualified, diverse team supporting NASA space science missions and develop high-fidelity test platforms that interface with flight processors for software development and qualification.

The role requires TS-level eligibility, extensive C/C++, Python and scripting skills, and experience with CI/CD and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM with 8+ years embedded software experience or Master's with 6+ years or PhD with 4+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in small teams.
• Understanding of waterfall, spiral and/or Agile software development and CI.
• Experience with software revision control tools such as Subversion and Git.
• Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management.

Responsibilities

• Establish hardware-in-the-loop simulation requirements.
• Select interface hardware to simulate space vehicle components.
• Develop simulation software models and interfaces to hardware cards.
• Define simulation testbed harnessing based on space vehicle flight harness requirements.
• Interface with hardware engineers in design, build, and test of simulation platforms.
• Implement software control of simulation platform test equipment.
• Develop and execute simulation certification loop back testing.
• Integrate components and flight software with the simulation platform.
• Use lab equipment for debug and problem resolution.
• Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentations for customers.
• Collaborate across disciplines and levels in an innovative environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Windows scripting

Linux scripting

Communication

CI/CD

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM with 8+ years embedded software

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM with 6+ years embedded software

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM with 4+ years embedded software

Tools

Jenkins

Jira

Bitbucket

Git

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Dulles, VA for space vehicle hardware-in-the-loop simulations. You will join a qualified, diverse team supporting NASA space science missions and develop high-fidelity test platforms that interface with flight processors for software development and qualification.

The role requires TS-level eligibility, extensive C/C++, Python and scripting skills, and experience with CI/CD and Linux environments.