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Northrop Grumman · 5 days ago

Engineer Software - R10216926

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking an Engineer Software to join their Global Surveillance division in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves responsibilities related to the deployment, automation, maintenance, and enhancement of systems and software infrastructure, along with collaborating in an agile development process to design and implement software solutions.

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Responsibilities

Independently design, implement, test, and maintain software throughout the lifecycle while adhering to specified requirements and standards
Collaborate within teams to integrate software solutions with other system components
Utilize technical knowledge to contribute to solutions for complex software problems
Analyze, collect, and report software metrics to ensure product quality and adherence to performance standards
Participate in software working groups and support discussions with customers as required
Implement and maintain software best practices across all phases of development
Apply innovative approaches to develop software products from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and compliance with project plans
Willingness to work off-peak for short term surge support to meet program milestones

Qualification

C/C++Windows/Linux/RTOSAviation software developmentDO-178CAvionics communication protocolsTesting methodologiesAgile development toolsSoftware documentationTeam collaborationEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of experience, a Master's degree with 0 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with relevant software engineering experience
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming languages, including C/C++
Familiarity and development experience on Windows, Linux, and RTOS like LynxOS or VxWorks
Experience with aviation software development or safety-critical systems, demonstrating an understanding of the nuances associated with safety-critical software development
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Interim DoD secret ok to start
Ability to obtain and maintain any special program clearances as required

Preferred

Evidence of experience with standards for safety-critical software development, such as DO-178C
Specialist knowledge of avionics communication protocols, specifically ARINC 429, ARINC 422, and MIL-STD-1553
Experience in testing methodologies pertinent to avionics systems, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
Knowledge of certification processes for aviation software standards, including RTCA/DO-178 for software
Proven capacity to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate effective communication skills in technical discussions
Comfort with agile development tools such as the GitLab tool suite, including proficiency with version control systems like Git
Proficient in creating and maintaining comprehensive software documentation throughout the development lifecycle
A current DoD Top Secret level security clearance is preferred

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

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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