Staff Embedded Software Engineer-19012

Northrop GrummanRoy, UT
$152,900 - $229,300Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Lead for the Scalable Hypersonics (SHY) flight systems software team. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel Program. This position is contingent upon funding. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership within the Flight Systems software team, focusing on the development of mission critical software products. They will architect complex systems software and lead the SDLC.

Requirements

  • T5 Staff Software Engineer: 12 Years with Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in related field of study, 10 Years with Master's degree in STEM, 08 Years with PhD in STEM.
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • Experience leading requirements, architecture, design, integration, and verification of complex, software-intensive, safety-critical systems using MBSE methods (minimum 2 years MBSE experience).
  • Experience with Agile software development in cross-functional Scrum teams, including defining and managing software/system requirements, performing SCFTA and/or safety analyses, and integrating multiple engineering disciplines and suppliers on a DoD program (preferably with USAF Nuclear Surety and/or cyber certification exposure).
  • Must have 5+ years of Flight Software experience for hypersonic systems, flight systems, missiles, etc.
  • Must have 2+ years of experience leading technical teams

Nice To Haves

  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
  • Proficient with DOORS and Cameo (or similar MBSE/SysML tools), with demonstrated ability to write, decompose, and manage system and software requirements and models; OMG SysML Model Builder Fundamental Certification is a plus.
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence) supporting Agile planning, backlog management, and technical documentation across multiple IPTs and suppliers.
  • Experience with USAF Nuclear Surety (AFMAN 91-119) and/or cyber certification for command and launch or other nuclear-related systems, including delivery of software products for flight/IFC certification and support to system buildup and flight tests.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership within the Flight Systems software team, focusing on the development of mission critical software products.
  • Architect complex systems software and lead the SDLC.
  • Lead requirements, architecture, design, integration, and verification of complex, software-intensive, safety-critical systems using MBSE methods.
  • Experience with Agile software development in cross-functional Scrum teams, including defining and managing software/system requirements, performing SCFTA and/or safety analyses, and integrating multiple engineering disciplines and suppliers on a DoD program.
  • Apply Model-Based Product Line Engineering concepts to software-intensive systems.
  • Evaluate technical risks and trade-offs to develop and present solution options to management and customer stakeholders.

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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