Northrop Grumman · 14 hours ago
Embedded Software Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3
Saint Charles, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading provider of high-power laser systems and is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join their team in Saint Charles, MO. The role involves designing and developing analog and digital circuits, generating design documentation, and providing engineering support for laser system projects.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Perform design and development of analog circuits, digital circuits, microcontrollers, equipment racks, circuit board assemblies, cable assemblies, and test equipment
Generate design documentation using KiCad, Visio, and other legacy tools as required
Develop specifications for, and perform selection of, components for use in electrical equipment
Develop and test control software using Python
Provide engineering support of laser system projects
Provide engineering support of fielded products and engineering support to the electronics production group
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience for Level 2
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience for Level 3
No clearance required to start
3-5 years of design experience in the areas of analog and digital electronics, microcontrollers, power electronics, and PWBs/CCAs
Demonstrated proficiency with programming using Python
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to cross functional team members
Ability to work effectively while supporting multiple projects
Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team
Preferred
Experience in developing electronic controllers used with laser systems
Experience with KiCad for PWB/CCA design
Experience with Raspberry Pi computers and microcontrollers
Experience with schematic capture, MS Office, Visio
Experience with the Linux operating system
Experience with networking fundamentals including protocols, configuration, and addressing
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.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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