Simulation Software Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop) - Level 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop) to join Space Systems, developing high-fidelity test platforms that emulate space vehicle interfaces for flight software and mission development. This 100% onsite role follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree and hands-on C/C++ and Python experience, plus familiarity with CI/CD and version control; TS/SCI clearance is preferred, U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance; clearance required.
• Diverse programming experience: C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; familiarity with CI/CD and Agile.
• Experience with version control tools such as Subversion and Git.

Responsibilities

• Define hardware-in-the-loop simulation requirements for test platforms.
• Develop simulation software models and interfaces to hardware cards.
• Integrate components and flight software with the simulator.
• Prepare design documentation, analyses, and test results for customers.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers across life-cycle stages.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Windows/Linux scripting

Communication

Waterfall/Spiral/Agile

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Subversion

Git

Jenkins

Jira

Bitbucket

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop) - Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, VA.

This role will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Space Systems organization developing space vehicle hardware-in-the-loop simulation platforms for large and small space programs. These high-fidelity test platforms provide a hardware/software facsimile of space vehicle component interfaces to flight processors for flight software and mission development and qualification.

The candidate will be part of a small design team supporting various programs such as National Security Space systems, NASA space science missions, and communication satellites. This position will sit in Dulles, VA and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish simulation requirements for hardware in the loop platforms.
• Select off-the-shelf or design interface hardware to simulate space vehicle components (actuators, sensors, and payloads).
• Develop simulation software models and software interfaces to simulation hardware cards, including digital, analog, serial, and SpaceWire.
• Define simulation testbed harnessing based on the space vehicle flight harness and simulation requirements.
• Interface with hardware engineers in the design, build, and test of the simulation platforms.
• Implement software control of simulation platform test equipment.
• Develop and execute simulation certification loop back testing.
• Work with program engineers to integrate components and flight software with the simulation platform.
• Use common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, break out boxes, multimeters, interface analyzers) for debug and problem resolution.
• Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
• Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.
• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering , or another related STEM discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience - OR - Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company, to meet business needs. U.S. citizenship required .
• Diverse programming experience: 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 processes and continuous integration
• Experience with software revision control tools such as Subversion and Git
• Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active/Current TS/SCI
• System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness and Visualization
• Understanding of Jenkins, Jira (Agile, Scrum and Kanban), Bitbucket and related DevSecOps tools
• Hardware interfacing, integration and test and controls experience
• Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems and avionics integration and test practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Experience with or aw