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Northrop Grumman
Embedded Software Engineer Level 3 or 4 (Secret)
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An Embedded Software Engineer designs or improves the embedded computer software that supports specialized hardware for certain products, devices or systems. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance.
$123,899 / year median in Virginia
+6% projected growth
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
YesCLEARANCE 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.
- Level 3 or 4, your role at Dulles, VA, will be pivotal in supporting mission-critical efforts to national and global security.
- Develop embedded software modules and have familiarity with data protocols including UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI, discrete digital and analog IO, and others
- 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. 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 a Level 4. Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 5 years of relevant professional experience
- OR•Master's degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience•OR•PhD with 1 year of relevant professional experience.
- Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application [US citizenship required]
- Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python.
- Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices
- Core affinity and parallel processing experience
- Experience with understanding the difference between concurrent and parallel processing
- Familiarity with Stellar or CFS
- Demonstrable programming experience on Linux Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 8 years of relevant professional experience
- OR•Master's degree with 6 years of relevant professional experience•OR•PhD with 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application [US citizenship required]
- Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python.
- Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices
- Core affinity and parallel processing experience
- Experience with understanding the difference between concurrent and parallel processing
- Familiarity with Stellar or CFS
- Demonstrable programming experience on
Linux Preferred Qualifications:
- Top-Secret / SCI
- Experience with Yocto or Vulcan
- System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness, and Visualization
- Experience with Digital, Analog, RS-422 synchronous serial and UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire electrical interfaces 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 Primary Level Salary Range:
$114,000.00- $171,000.
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$142,200.00- $213,400.