Embedded Software Engineer – Level 2
Northrop Grumman28 days ago
Dulles, VA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$92k - $138k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software modules using data protocols and digital and analog interfaces.
- Establish flight-software requirements, testing, and verification plans with other disciplines.
- Perform trade studies using computer simulation, kits, and development boards.
- Integrate spacecraft components and flight software with simulation platforms.
- Support hardware definition, software design, development, debugging, and integration on simulation and hardware-in-the-loop platforms.
- Analyze system resources to improve efficiency, stability, and processing speed.
- Prepare design documentation, analyses, test results, and presentation materials.
- Diagnose and identify root causes of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance testing, and operational events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, such as aerospace, electrical, computer, or software engineering, with two years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree.
- GPA of 3.0 or above; a GPA of 3.5 or above is preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Advanced programming proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
- Understanding of common embedded-system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices.
- Experience with core affinity and parallel processing, including understanding concurrent versus parallel processing.
- Demonstrable programming experience on Linux.
- Top Secret/SCI clearance and knowledge of spacecraft command and control, mission planning, space situational awareness, or visualization are preferred.
- Experience with digital, analog, RS-422 synchronous serial, UART, MIL-STD-1553, and SpaceWire electrical interfaces is preferred.
Benefits
- Primary base salary range is $91,800.00–$137,600.00 annually.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Comprehensive benefits may include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- The position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- The position is 100% onsite in Dulles, Virginia and cannot accommodate telecommuting.
- Travel is required 10% of the time.
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).