Embedded Software Engineer – Level 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems organization is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer – Level 2 to develop space flight software platforms for National Space Security programs in Dulles, Virginia. The role supports mission-critical national and global security efforts and involves working with a self-motivated, collaborative team across diverse assignments. The position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommuting. It follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires travel 10% of the time. The position is contingent on obtaining final clearances and program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information access (TS/SCI); U.S. citizenship is required.
- Advanced programming proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
- Understanding of common embedded-system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices.
- Experience with core affinity and parallel processing.
- Understanding of the difference between concurrent and parallel processing.
- Demonstrable programming experience on Linux.
Nice To Haves
- Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- System knowledge in one or more of these domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness, and Visualization.
- Experience with digital, analog, RS-422 synchronous serial, UART, MIL-STD-1553, and SpaceWire electrical interfaces.
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software modules and work with data protocols such as UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, SPI, and discrete digital and analog I/O.
- Work with other disciplines to establish flight-software requirements, testing, and verification plans.
- Perform trade studies using computer simulations, kits, and development boards.
- Integrate spacecraft components and flight software with the simulation platform in collaboration with other engineers.
- Contribute to hardware definition and software design, development, debugging, and integration on simulation and hardware-in-the-loop platforms.
- Analyze system resources to improve efficiency, stability, and processing speed.
- Prepare design documentation, analyses, test results, and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
- Help software developers and other engineers diagnose and identify root causes of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance testing, and operational events.
- Work collaboratively across diverse assignments and levels.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
