Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (Active Secret)

Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (Active Secret) Northrop Grumman - 4.0 Redondo Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $114,000 - $213,400 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Career development plan Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Software engineering Engineering development testing Embedded systems Firmware Firmware development OOP Implementation (software development lifecycle) RTOS Integration testing Embedded C Analysis (software development lifecycle) Multithreading Full 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. •Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding, and holding final clearances prior to start date.• Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (Active Secret) to join our team of highly qualified, diverse professionals within the Western Region Software Engineering Directorate . This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA . The Western Region Software Engineering organization comprises over 800 highly skilled professionals, including Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Database Administrators, and Network Engineers, at all levels—ranging from early-career engineers to senior chief engineers and architects. This engineering organization supports numerous programs, and we have plenty of opportunities for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions. Our culture promotes cross-program collaboration, continuous professional development, and a strong sense of community. The job responsibilities of the Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 include, but are not limited to, the following: Design, develop, document, integrate, test, and debug software solutions for end‑user customers and internal business applications. Lead the architecture, development, and lifecycle management of embedded and real‑time systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test—within an Agile development environment. Analyze system capabilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to program intent, output requirements, data acquisition, programming methods, and control strategies. •Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding, and holding final clearances prior to start date.• This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below. Basic Qualifications - Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of software development experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of software development experience; Ph.D. in STEM discipline with 1+ year of software development experience Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required at the time of application Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming, executing in an RTOS environment (i.e., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RT-Linux, GH Integrity) Proficiency in Object Oriented programming Demonstrated expertise in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing Prior work experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications Prior work experience in developing and debugging embedded real-time systems Basic Qualifications - Embedded Software Engineer (Level 4): Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of software development experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of software development experience; Ph.D. in STEM discipline with 4+ year of software development experience Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required at the time of application Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming, executing in an RTOS environment (i.e., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RT-Linux, GH Integrity) Proficiency in Object Oriented programming Demonstrated expertise in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing Prior work experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications Prior work experience in developing and debugging embedded real-time systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Software Defined Radios Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado) Recent Experience with Xilinx platforms (Ultrascale+ MPSoC or VERSAL)Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance and/or SCI Access Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space. Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k

Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts Flexible Schedules:

for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work. #LosAngelesSpace #LI-DB1

Primary Level Salary Range:

$114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range:

$142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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.