Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
Embedded Software Engineer - Level 4
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and invites innovative individuals to join their Space Sector. As an Embedded Software Engineer – Level 4, you will design, develop, and debug software systems for critical missions within the Space Based Interceptor Program.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software
Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
Ensures software standards are met
Have Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++ on Linux environment
Have embedded real-time software development, debug and test
Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
Experience with full software development lifecycle
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience
Have Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++ on Linux environment
Have embedded real-time software development, debug and test
Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
Experience with full software development lifecycle
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills
No clearance required to start
Preferred
Experience with PowerPC, ARM, and/or RISC-V architecture
Experience in design, integration and testing with real time computer in loop and hardware in loop test laboratories
Experience in developing interfaces to support system hardware integration efforts
Experience with CI/CD such as Jenkins or Gilab CI
Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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