Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

1d • $87,600 - $131,400 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Software Technologies Organization based out of Linthicum, MD. The new team member will help develop, enhance and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems. Candidates will work on software systems for mission systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle, primarily in C/C++.

The Embedded Software Engineer will focus on System Security Engineering (SSE) Software (e.g. Cybersecurity, Program Protection). This includes security software development; software integration and test; DevSecOps; and similar subjects. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning and a culture of automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required
• Must have a current/active Secret Clearance. Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start. Must be able to maintain this level of access for continued employment.
• Experience working in C/C++, and/or Python
• Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SW integration and testing
• Experience in System Security Engineering, Program Protection, or Cybersecurity

Nice To Haves

• BS in STEM
• Experience in real-time embedded software development knowledge of Radar technologies
• Experience with VxWorks and/or Linux Operating Systems
• Experience with Visual Studio
• Experience with SonarQube and/or other Static Code Analysis tools
• Experience working in a Software Integration Lab with embedded hardware benches
• Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Jenkins, and DevSecOps best practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Responsibilities

• Software developer / software integrator for a scrum team focused on SSE software, Cybersecurity, software assurance, secure coding practices, security-focused engineering trade studies, and other security best practices.
• Conduct system vulnerability scanning, remediation and patch management activities
• Develop and execute unit tests and build verification test plans, and track and report test status.
• Conduct reviews of software related products, software designs, and additional technical documents.
• Actively participate in the technical peer reviews to ensure system/software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels
• Participate in the full Software (SW) development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customers
• Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real-time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment.

Benefits

• 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
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)

What This Job Offers

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