Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman•Sterling, VA

8d•$114,000 - $213,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join their team in Dulles, VA. This role involves working on the Space Systems organization, developing space vehicle hardware-in-the-loop simulation platforms for large and small space programs. These platforms serve as high-fidelity test environments, providing a hardware/software facsimile of space vehicle component interfaces to flight processors for flight software and mission development and qualification. The candidate will be part of a small design team supporting various programs, including National Security Space systems, NASA space science missions, and communication satellites. This position is 100% onsite in Dulles, VA, and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. The role operates on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of embedded software experience (Level 3) OR 8 years (Level 4) – OR – Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline with 3 years (Level 3) or 6 years (Level 4) of embedded software experience – OR PhD degree Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline with 1 year (Level 3) or 4 years (Level 4) of embedded software experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
US Citizenship required.
Diverse programming experience: C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in small teams
Understanding of waterfall, spiral and/or Agile software development processes and continuous integration
Experience with software revision control tools such as Subversion and Git
Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management

Nice To Haves

Active/Current TS/SCI
System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness and Visualization
Understanding of Jenkins, Jira (Agile, Scrum and Kanban), Bitbucket and related DevSecOps tools
Hardware interfacing, integration and test and controls experience
Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems and avionics integration and test practices
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Experience with or awareness of earned value management
Experience working closely with and/or leading cross departmental teams
Experience with closed loop simulations
Advanced proficiency in software development using C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting
Experience developing software in a Linux OS environment
Experience with National Instruments data acquisition cards and National Instruments proprietary software
Experience with Digital, Analog, RS-422 synchronous serial and UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire electrical interfaces

Responsibilities

Establish simulation requirements for hardware in the loop platforms.
Select off-the-shelf or design interface hardware to simulate space vehicle components (actuators, sensors, and payloads).
Develop simulation software models and software interfaces to simulation hardware cards, including digital, analog, serial, and SpaceWire.
Define simulation testbed harnessing based on the space vehicle flight harness and simulation requirements.
Interface with hardware engineers in the design, build, and test of the simulation platforms.
Implement software control of simulation platform test equipment.
Develop and execute simulation certification loop back testing.
Work with program engineers to integrate components and flight software with the simulation platform.
Use common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, break out boxes, multimeters, interface analyzers) for debug and problem resolution.
Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.
Other duties as assigned.