Embedded Software Engineer-Level 3/4 (AHT)
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Los Angeles, CA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$114k - $213k/yr
Responsibilities
- Implement software based on software-level requirements and defect reports.
- Collaborate with systems and software engineers to develop and maintain software architecture models.
- Develop, integrate, and test embedded software on laboratory assets.
- Support verification and validation activities for integrated CSCIs.
- Perform embedded software implementation, unit and integration testing, system-level integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification.
- Develop software for real-time operating systems such as VxWorks.
- Support software/hardware integration, system bring-up, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting activities.
Requirements
- Level 3 requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least five years of software engineering experience with embedded exposure, or a relevant Master of Science and at least three years of experience.
- Level 4 requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least eight years of software engineering experience with embedded exposure, or a relevant Master of Science and at least six years of experience.
- Experience developing with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks.
- Experience with embedded software and verifying implementations against Software Requirements Specifications.
- Experience developing and troubleshooting embedded communications interfaces and protocols such as UART, RS-232/422, CAN, or ARINC 429.
- Experience integrating embedded software with hardware and resolving hardware/software interface issues.
- Current U.S. Government DoW Secret security clearance is required.
- Preferred qualifications include aerospace and defense technology experience, MIL-STD-1553 experience, software/hardware integration leadership, laboratory diagnostic equipment experience, and legacy architecture assessment.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The role is 100% on-site in Northridge, California, with no hybrid opportunities.
- The position requires 10% travel.
- Employees may receive health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
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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).