Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software to lead development and troubleshooting of system software for combat EW hardware. You will diagnose hardware issues, automate tasks, and create SUT/scenario files while supporting customers.

Applicants should have a STEM degree with substantial CEESIM and software/firmware experience, plus willingness to travel and work flexible shifts to support field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a STEM discipline with relevant work experience.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of CEESIM.
• Experience developing software/firmware and computing systems.
• Knowledge of software engineering standards and SDLC.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and coordinate engineering efforts to solve issues.
• Provide engineering support for system-level problems on delivered hardware.
• Maintain EW stimulators and troubleshoot hardware faults.
• Use STE and test equipment to diagnose hardware failures.
• Coordinate return of failed hardware for repair and support customer missions.
• Generate weekly status reports on test events and anomalies.

Skills

CEESIM

Python

Perl

XML

Linux OS

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM

Tools

EWIRDB

SUT/Scenario files

STE

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software based out of Melbourne, Florida.

This position is contingent upon funding/contract award.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Be part of our dynamic Field Engineering team. We’re seeking a highly motivated, self-starting engineer who enjoys troubleshooting and solving complex problems, with a strong desire to understand how the system operates. In this role, you will manipulate bench software to diagnose hardware issues, write scripts to automate tasks, and develop both System Under Test (SUT) and threat emitter scenario files. You will also assist the customer in troubleshooting SUT and scenario files that affect their testing, including debugging related software issues.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Interact independently with customers and coordinate engineering efforts within the company to identify solutions to customer reported problems.

• Provide Engineering support to resolve system-level problems reported by the customer on delivered hardware.

• Maintain operational status and configuration of Electronic Warfare Stimulators.

• Utilize knowledge, special test equipment (STE), and instrumented data to troubleshoot and/or perform field repair of hardware failures

• Coordinate return of failed hardware to be repaired at the Amherst Facility.

• Support customer missions, monitor and convey stimulator performance and assist with generating new emitters.

• Generate weekly status reports documenting test events and anomalies warranting further investigation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.

• Direct experience in the operation and maintenance of Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulators (CEESIM).

• Experience in the design, development, testing, operation, and maintenance of software/firmware and computing systems integrated with engineering, scientific, and/or manufacturing requirements.

• Experience applying software engineering standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to deliver applications and products such as, laboratory simulation systems and display systems.

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm, patient demeanor in front of the customer.

• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

• Ability to travel domestically (up to 10%).

• Must be willing to work flexible shift schedules including weekends and 2nd shift.

• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required. Must also have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SAP clearances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Computer Science.

• Experience with Python/Perl, XML, and Linux OS.

• U.S. military electronic school in RF communications, electronic warfare or RADAR.

• Experience programming Electronic Warfare (EW) systems utilizing the Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB).

• Extensive hands-on experience with Linux from the command line.

• Experience interfacing with customers, suppliers, application users, and technical/support personnel, including travel to customer sites for installation and support of software applications.

• Extensive hands-on experience with RF/electrical test equipment, spectrum analyzer, power meter, oscilloscope and digital multi-meters.

• Test Engineering or Electronics background that includes a high degree of aptitude in hardware troubleshooting.

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, 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. In addition, 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.