Engineer Embedded Software Systems 2 (AHT) - job 1 of 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons – Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Embedded Software Engineer 2 with an active clearance, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Either a Systems Engineer can fill this position with a background/experience in Embedded Software Development or a Software Engineer with a background in Systems Engineering with experience/training and a desire to support the Systems Engineering for the Software Development Team on the AARGM or SiAW programs. 

The selected candidate for this position is required to be on-site in one of the following locations based on preference. Northridge, CA, Linthicum, MD, or Tuscan Az. Salaries ranges are listed specific to location below. Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for embedded software systems engineering products for their team, including developing software products
• Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
• Supports the team that Maintains, debugs, bugs, and configures related software products
• Works from specifications to develop or modify embedded applications
• Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
• Work with SEIT organization to decompose system requirements to good software-level requirements
• Work with SEIT organization to drive system concepts, CONOPS, and Sequences
• Work with SEIT organization to develop / update system external interfacesPerform software design
• Software product-level use cases and sequences
• Create and maintain software design
• Algorithm Design Documents, Functional Design Documents

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0years of relative experience
• Understands systems and software engineering processes and principles
• Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions
• Experience developing system and software engineering artifacts: Specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Architecture Descriptions, and Software Configuration Items
• Software development experience developing applications
• Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions
• Understanding of standard system and system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams
• Must have an active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Secret Clearance adjudicated within the past 5 years
• Experience with missile defense systems including launch, targeting and fire control systems.
• Knowledge of testing strategies in hardware and software
• Hands-on experience with system/missile testing
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Salary Ranges by location:

Northridge, Ca Salary: 89,400.00 - 134,200.00

Linthicum, MD Salary: 85,400.00 - 128,000.00

Tucson, Az Salary: 77,200.00 - 115,800.00

Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $134,200.00

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.