Software Engineer - Embedded

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonuses

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office seeks a Software Engineer to engage in full software development life cycle activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline along with expertise in programming languages like C, C++, or Python. Exceptional communication skills and a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance are necessary to ensure compliance with project demands and teamwork efficacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline and 2 years of engineering experience or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience with programming languages: C, C++, and/or Python.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full Software development life cycle including requirements and design.
• Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software for end-users.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Agile Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Top Secret.

Travel: Yes, up to 10% of the time.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work in a fast‑paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
• Participate in the full Software (SW) development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customers.
• Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real‑time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems.
• Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test SW for our end‑user customers and businesses.
• Design, architect, develop, and administer embedded and real‑time systems.
• Work with multi‑disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps, and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment.
• Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and entry‑level engineering experience.
• Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and/or Python.
• Ability to identify/debug performance or timing issues on the target.
• Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SW integration and testing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW.
• Experience with developing multi‑threaded SW used for one of the following real‑time applications: flight critical SW, safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW.
• Familiarity with at least two of the following data interfaces: 1553, 422, 429, Serial, Discrete, Ethernet/IP, or Fiber Channel.
• Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, Docker Containers, RHEL 8.10 or later.
• Ability to identify moderate execution defects by only reading code.
• Understanding of how their embedded SW component will fit into a larger SW system/architecture.
• Ability to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools.
• Strong understanding of the following SW hardware interfaces and where they exist in the architecture.

Salary & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00. 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. 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. 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.

Location & Travel

Location: Rancho Bernardo, CA. The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time, on‑site at our facility. There is no remote/hybrid/telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

EEO Statement

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.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.