Northrop Grumman Australia · 2 months ago
Engineer Software (Avionics)
United States-Florida-Melbourne
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$79K/yr - $119K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop 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, with a focus on collaborating within teams and supporting the software development lifecycle.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
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 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