Space Systems Embedded Software Engineer II

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Level2 in McLean, VA to support Lunar Base Infrastructure for NASA. The role develops space flight software, requires TS/SCI clearance, and is 100% onsite with a 9/80 schedule.

You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust embedded solutions for civil, commercial, and national security programs. The position emphasizes interaction with hardware interfaces, BSP development, simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field with 2 years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Top-Secret [TS] security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)[TS/SCI]; U.S. citizenship required
• Must have experience in C/Python/Linux/Git
• Experience with Software development unit/functional test frameworks, Verification test scripting on hardware platforms
• Experience with Kubernetes (K8s)/Docker
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Experience in collaborating within an integrated team of systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software modules that can interact directly with hardware protocols and interfaces including UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI, discrete digital and analog IO
• Work with other disciplines to establish Flight-Software requirements, testing and verification plan
• Develop and configure board support packages (BSPs) and integrate device drivers
• Performs trade studies via computer simulation or kits & development boards
• Work with multiple engineers to integrate spacecraft components and flight software with the simulation platform
• Be involved in the hardware definition and software design, development, debug and integration on simulation and hardware-in-the-loop platforms
• Analyze system resources to enhance efficiency, stability, and processing speed
• Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers
• Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events
• Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

C/Python

Linux

CI/CD

Software testing

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Jenkins

Jira

Bitbucket

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Level2 in McLean, VA to support Lunar Base Infrastructure for NASA. The role develops space flight software, requires TS/SCI clearance, and is 100% onsite with a 9/80 schedule.

You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust embedded solutions for civil, commercial, and national security programs. The position emphasizes interaction with hardware interfaces, BSP development, simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing, and a