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Embedded Software Engineer / Principal Embedded Software Engineer (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Job Description

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer and Principal Embedded Software Engineer based out of Manhattan Beach, CA. Our Team works on state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems. This is a role in a large program that will support the full software product lifecycle in an Agile Scrum framework: requirement definition, estimation, implementation, unit testing, integration testing, SW/HW integration, test documentation, supporting test events, and customer support. The ideal candidate will be a cross-functional team player, willing to take on challenges, that collaborates with internal and external teams and that is driven to provide solutions to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions while ensuring software standards are met
  • Work within a Cross-Functional scrum to develop high-priority mission planning features.
  • Understand third-party software and hardware peripherals to support implementation of software interfaces and support integration
  • Develop software test products such as Verification Cross Reference Matrices to tie software requirements to software tests, Software Test Plans, Software Test Procedures, and Software Test Reports.
  • Define and develop test approaches for new software and system capabilities.
  • Compile data and define changes required in testing procedures or new testing requirements.
  • Resolve technical issues within a scrum, across scrums, and with the support of other functional roles.
  • Support authoring and development of contract deliverable documentation that support deliverable software products and test events
  • Be pro-active and self-motivated; ask not only “what”, but also “how” and “why.”

All work must be performed on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA

Basic Qualifications:

  • For an Embedded Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR 0 years of experience with a Master's degree in STEM; OR 6 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • For a Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of experience with a Master's degree in STEM; OR 8 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years), with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances 
  • Experience with C++ (C++98 standard)
  • Experience with Linux OS
  • Experience with CMake
  • Experience with GDB (Linux debugger)
  • Experience with Valgrind (Memory management/tracking/leak detection)
  • Experience with Coverity (Code coverage and static analysis)
  • Experience with VS Code
  • Experience with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Bamboo)
  • Knowledge and understanding of Agile development process
  • Ability to support the east coast timeframe (minimum 8:00 am west coast time)
  • A functional understanding of how revision control systems (e.g., BitBucket, git, CVS, etc.) are used.
  • Hands-on system troubleshooting skills.

Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications:

  • Experience with UCI/OMS (Message schema and API)
  • Knowledge of aircraft flight and/or Mission planning
  • Experience with Earth coordinate systems and aviation/mapping math
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • Active Top Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years)
  • Current SCI/SAP access

Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Salary Range 2: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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