Senior Staff Test Design Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Training and development

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a HW/SW Design Engineer for their Waynesboro, VA location. The position is 100% on-site and may offer relocation assistance.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields with significant experience and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. The role involves developing real-time software solutions, integrating components, and investigating product anomalies.

The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, savings plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, Master’s with 12 years, Ph.D. with 10 years in STEM or related fields.
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible HW/SW solutions.
• Develop software for real-time data analytics.
• Integrate SW/HW components and perform requirements verification.
• Support investigation and resolution of product anomalies.

Skills

Proficiency in C

Proficiency in C#

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Python

Software integration

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Experience with SDLC

Experience with Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related fields

Master’s degree in STEM or related fields

Ph.D. in STEM or related fields

Tools

PLC/HMI software (RS View, RS Logix 5000)

FPGA programming

Firmware design

LabWindows CVI

AMAX

Job description

Job Overview

Position: HW/SW Design Engineer (Waynesboro, VA) – 100% on‑site.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel: 10% of time.

Clearance required: U.S. Government Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible HW/SW solutions with a motivated team of experts.
• Develop software covering real‑time data analytics, pre and post processing, UI/UX design, instrument drivers, utilities, process automation, and firmware for simulation and control.
• Integrate SW/HW components and perform requirements verification.
• Support investigation, resolution, and documentation of product anomalies.
• Consider Design to Cost throughout the development cycle.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, Master’s with 12 years, Ph.D. with 10 years in STEM or related fields; or 4 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with SDLC and Agile methodology.
• Proficiency in C, C#, C++, and Python.
• Experience with software integration.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience.
• 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.
• Technical lead experience.
• Active Secret clearance.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, 9/80 work schedule (where available), and additional benefits.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions requiring government clearance.