Simulation Software Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop) - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector seeks a Simulation Software Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop) - Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This role develops high-fidelity test platforms that mirror space vehicle interfaces for flight software and mission development.

The candidate will support multiple programs, requiring TS/SCI clearance eligibility, a STEM degree, and embedded software experience in C/C++, Python, and scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years embedded software experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government Top Secret with SCI access; US Citizenship required.
• Diverse programming experience in C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work in small teams.
• Familiarity with software development life cycles and CI practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish simulation requirements for hardware-in-the-loop platforms.
• Select interfaces and hardware to simulate space vehicle components.
• Develop simulation software models and interfaces to hardware cards.
• Define and implement simulation testbed harnessing.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on design, build and test.
• Execute simulation certification and regression testing.
• Integrate components and flight software with simulation platforms.
• Document technical status and present results to stakeholders.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Windows/Linux scripting

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Subversion

Git

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 3 or 4 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

• 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

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.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3 (Principal)

• Basic Qualifications for Level 3 ( Principal ) :
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of embedded software experience - OR - Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline with 3 years of embedded software experience - OR PhD degree Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline with 1 year of embedded software experience.
• 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. US 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

Basic Qualifications for Level 4 (Sr Principal)

• Basic Qualifications for Level 4 ( Sr Principal ) :
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of embedded software experience - OR - Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline with 6 years of embedded software experience - OR PhD degree Electrical/Computer Enginee