Senior Principal Test Design Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

On-site work

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Waynesboro, VA seeks a highly skilled engineer to design and integrate HW/SW solutions across multidisciplinary teams. The role requires maintaining a US Secret clearance and delivering secure, high-performance systems for national security programs.

You will work on Real Time data analytics, device drivers, and automation, collaborating across hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or equivalent
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Experience with SDLC and Agile environments
• Experience with C, C++, Python and SW integration

Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible HW/SW solutions with a multidisciplinary team
• Real-time data analytics and post-processing data analysis
• UI/UX design and instrument drivers/utilities development
• Firmware design for simulation and control, SW/HW integration
• Support investigation, resolution and documentation of product anomalies

Skills

C

C++

C#

Python

SDLC

Agile Methodologies

Software Integration

Verbal & Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/Math

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) optional

Tools

RS View/RS Logix 5000

LabWindows CVI

FPGA programming

RTOS

Hardware Driver Development

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking 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 accomplish what’s considered impossible. Our employees have made significant historical contributions and are shaping the future.

Join a design community that addresses unique design challenges which require the combined talents of multiple engineering disciplines including Hardware, Firmware, Software, Mechanical Design, Systems Engineering and Program Management.

This position is based out of Waynesboro VA and will be 100% on-site

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design creative and flexible HW/SW solutions with a motivated team of experts

• SW Design Examples:

• Real Time, Pre and Post Processing Data Analytics

• UI/UX Design

• Instrument Drivers and Utilities

• Process Automation

• Firmware Design for simulation and control

• SW/HW integration

• Requirements verification

• Actively support the investigation, resolution and documentation of product anomalies

• Understanding Design to Cost

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain an active

U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

• Experience with SDLC

• Experience working in an Agile Environment

• Experience with software languages C, C#, C++, Python

• Experience with SW integration

• Effective verbal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline

• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting

• Experience with PLC/HMI Software (e.g., RS View, RS Logix 5000).

• Experience with Hardware Driver Development

• Experience with FPGA programming

• Firmware design experience a plus

• Experience with RTOS

• Experience with LabWindows CVI, or AMAX a huge plus

• Technical Lead experience

• Active Secret clearance

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.