Space Systems Embedded Software Engineer - Level 2 (TS/SCI)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS) is seeking Embedded Software Engineers to join its Software and Controls Department. This role involves contributing to the full-cycle product development of new software subsystems and defense electronics, as well as customizing current systems to meet customer needs. The engineer will support a team in requirements analysis, system design, coding, testing, and verification using advanced tools and techniques. The products and systems developed power the next generation of products and are integrated with customer machines and systems, often requiring highly customized and unique applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in embedded software design, with a focus on software interactions with safety-critical real-time systems, digital signal processing, and secure software solutions. This position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the required government clearances and program access.
Requirements
- Active or Current Top Secret clearance with SCI
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another STEM discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree in the fields listed above.
- Experience developing software in C/C++
- Experience with scripting languages such as: Python, JavaScript, Perl, Unix/DOS shell scripts
- Working knowledge of electronic test equipment (Oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers)
- Experience with hands-on lab testing of electronic equipment
- Basic understanding of digital signal processing concepts
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of RTOS (RTLinux, VxWorks, Integrity, FreeRTOS) concepts and operation
- Experience with Linux Embedded real-time OS development (Yocto)
- Experience developing in a hybrid Linux/Windows environment
- Working knowledge of Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Understanding of Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and architectures
- Experience developing software for microcontroller platforms (CortexM4, TI, STM, etc)
- Experience developing drivers and BSPs for custom hardware platforms
- Experience with System on a Chip (AMD, Xilinx, Altera) software/FPGA integration
- Experience with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms
- Experience with hands-on hardware testing, debugging and board bring-up
- Experience with GNU Radio and/or Redhawk SDR development
Responsibilities
- Perform requirements analysis
- System design
- Coding
- Test and verification activities
- Support full-cycle product development of new software subsystems and defense electronics
- Customize current systems to support customer needs
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
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
