Configurable On-Board Router (COR) Team - Software Engineer (AHT)
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’s Space Sector is seeking a Software Engineer (Level 1 or 2) to join our team of highly qualified, diverse professionals within the Western Region Software Engineering Directorate. This position is located onsite in Manhattan Beach, CA, supporting the Configurable On-Board Router (COR) team for an operational Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) payload system. The Western Region Software Engineering organization comprises over 800 skilled professionals—including Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Database Administrators, and Network Engineers—at every career stage, from early‑career engineers to senior chief engineers and architects. The organization supports numerous programs and offers ample opportunities for advancement into higher‑level technical roles or leadership positions. Our culture promotes cross‑program collaboration, continuous professional development, and a strong sense of community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience (for Level 1) or 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience (for Level 2).
- Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming principles, with hands-on experience working on production or large-scale laboratory codebases.
- Experience developing software on Unix/Linux.
- Experience with embedded software development and test.
- Familiarity with software testing on a SW/HW environment.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required at the time of application.
- Ability to work full-time onsite.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of VBA, Unix shell scripts, or Python.
- Familiar with Agile/Scrum processes.
Responsibilities
- Developing software (payload flight software, test scripts, data analysis and processing tools).
- Performing integration testing to investigate operational system anomalies, discover root cause, and determine anomaly resolution for software implementation and full cycle testing.
- Troubleshooting software on multiple platforms (ARM, PowerPC, Windows, Solaris Unix/Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS, VxWorks).
- Developing tests for software simulation and hardware test beds.
- Working closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and customer site.
- Collaborating effectively in a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
- Provide on-call support for operational anomalies and investigations.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
