Flight Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (Active Secret) - AHT
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Redondo Beach, CA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$114k - $213k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, and verify/test flight software solutions for embedded and real-time systems.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test teams.
- Understand system requirements and implement and debug software to meet completion criteria.
- Develop driver-level software for serial or networking applications using UART, TCP, and UDP.
- Prioritize assigned tasking and make recommendations to Technical Leads in a fast-paced program environment.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of experience, a master's degree with 3+ years, or a Ph.D. with 1+ years for Level 3; Level 4 requires 8+, 6+, or 4+ years respectively.
- An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application.
- Strong embedded C/C++ experience, including object-oriented and thread-safe programming.
- Experience integrating and troubleshooting embedded software in a lab environment.
- Proficiency with Python and experience developing in Linux.
- Experience with Agile software development, the Atlassian Tool Suite, and Git version control.
- Preferred qualifications include Docker, shell scripting, CCSDS Space Packet Protocol, Jenkins, optical/RF/IR payloads, and willingness to obtain Top Secret clearance and/or SCI access.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k), life insurance, paid time off, and educational assistance.
- Employee assistance programs, work/life solutions, wellness resources, and employee discounts.
- Flexible schedules, including a possible 9/80 schedule.
- Relocation assistance may be available; the role is onsite in Redondo Beach, CA and requires 10% travel.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).