Embedded Software Engineer-Level 3/4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $114,000 - $213,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Defense System's, Advanced Weapons Division is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer-Level 3/4, located in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on-site with no hybrid opportunities. This position supports our Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Program. As a member of the Software team, you will work in a fast-paced environment as part of the Operational Flight Program (OFP) team. The ideal candidate has strong embedded software engineering expertise and a solid background in real-time systems, and will be responsible for developing, integrating, and testing software on lab assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of software engineering experience with any exposure embedded systems; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of software engineering experience with any exposure embedded systems.
• Experience in developing RTOS such as vxWorks
• Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications
• Experience developing and troubleshooting embedded communication interfaces and protocols such as UART, RS-232/422, CAN, ARINC 429, or similar standards
• Experience integrating embedded software systems with hardware, including troubleshooting and resolution of hardware/software interface issues.
• Current US Government DoW Secret security clearance
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of eight (8) years of software engineering experience with any exposure embedded systems; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of six (6 years of software engineering experience with any exposure embedded systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multiple aerospace and defense technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms).
• Experience with MIL-STD-1553, including system architecture, software/hardware integration, verification, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience leading software/hardware integration activities (system bring-up, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting using laboratory test and diagnostic equipment).
• Experience in assessing legacy system architecture and innovation for future potential technology development.

Responsibilities

• Implement software based on software-level requirements and defect reports.
• Collaborate with systems and software engineers to develop and maintain software architecture models.
• Develop, integrate, and test software on lab assets.
• Support verification and validation activities to ensure all integrated CSCIs function as intended.
• Participate in embedded software development activities, including implementation, unit/integration testing, system-level integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification.
• Develop software in real-time operating systems (RTOS), such as VxWorks.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level