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Northrop Grumman · 10 hours ago

Principal / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer - R10219097

Dulles, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $171K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Space Systems organization. The role involves developing space flight software platforms and requires a proactive individual who can work collaboratively to integrate components and flight software with simulation platforms.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop embedded software modules and software card interfaces, including digital, analog, serial, and SpaceWire

Interface with hardware engineers in the design, build, and test of the simulation platforms

Work with program engineers to integrate components and flight software with the simulation platform

Be involved in the hardware definition and software design, development, debug and integration on simulation platforms

Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers

Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events

Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels

Qualification

C/C++PythonEmbedded software developmentWindows/Linux scriptingSoftware revision controlHardware interfacingReal-time operating systemsDebugging skillsCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field

Minimum of 5 years (level 3) or 8 years (level 4) of relevant experience

Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI at time of application

Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) within prescribed business needs

U.S. Citizenship

Diverse programming experience: C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in small teams

Ability to debug hardware and software

Ability to use software revision control tools such as Subversion and Git

Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management

Preferred

Active TS/SCI clearance

System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness and Visualization

Familiarity with static code analysis tools such as: Coverity, SonarQube, and Fortify

Hardware interfacing, integration and test and controls experience

Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems and avionics integration and test practices

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Experience developing software in a Linux OS environment

Experience with National Instruments data acquisition cards

Experience with Digital, Analog, RS-422 synchronous serial and UART, SpaceWire electrical interfaces

Experience with time triggered Ethernet

Experience with networking