Northrop Grumman Australia ยท 1 month ago
Staff Software Systems Engineer (Software Architecture)
United States-Maryland-Annapolis Junction
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $266K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading technology company known for its pioneering work in revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Staff Software Systems Engineer to lead the development of new technologies in the Microelectronics Design and Applications team, focusing on simulation, system design, and collaboration across various engineering disciplines.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Creating and refining mathematical and computer-based models to simulate the behavior of complex systems, often in areas like aerospace, defense, advanced computing, or telecommunications
Analyzing simulation results to assess system performance, identify areas for improvement, and optimize designs
Running simulations, managing data, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the simulation environment
Troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues with a strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify the root cause of problems and implement effective solutions
Using simulation results to inform system design decisions and optimize performance parameters
Providing systems test and integration support in the implementation of new systems or new baseline deployments
Working with engineers, scientists, and stakeholders to translate requirements into simulation models and effectively communicate findings
Support system technical performance measurement definition and tracking
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure system/software designs align with system requirements
Creating and maintaining technical documentation, reports, and presentations to support the simulation process and its results
Developing and implementing test plans to verify that each embedded software function performs as intended
Capture customer needs translating them into System-Level requirements and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
Assist with the generation of well-defined and executable system, subsystem, and software requirements documents, interface documents, and test and verification documents
Experience with software design patterns, requirements gathering, and version control is required
Define systems and demonstrations that combine technologies created by other MDA efforts into products that solve critical customer mission needs
Drive the development and integration plan leading to the successful demonstration of cutting-edge capabilities
Develop system level roadmaps capturing the advancement of MDA and other relevant technologies
Work with the customer, partner, and supplier communities to develop the system conceptual systems leading to major program milestones / reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR)
Analyzing system requirements and developing an implementation plan complete with functional definitions and reasoned allocation of those functions between hardware and software components
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience
Ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning
Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles
Proactive, independent, driven to take initiative and complete tasks without constant supervision
Experience with various programming languages (Python, C/C++, etc.)
Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
Experience interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Clearance: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per customer's requirements
Preferred
Current active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly
Proficient with DOORS, Cameo with the ability to write and decompose system requirements
Ability to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to management
Experience using Atlassian tools to track agile backlog
Experience generating and delivering documents (CDRLs) for government use
Experience designing software using UML in Cameo or similar MBSE modeling tools
Experience performing trade studies of COTS products for use in the delivered system
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase