In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
Essential Functions:
• Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels
• Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
• Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems
• Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience
• 8 years experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• 8 years experience with developing software used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical software, Safety critical software, medical software, or mission critical software
• Experience with three of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity
• Familiarity with at least four data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel
• Experience with one of the following real time operating systems: Wind River VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity, or Realtime Linux
• Able to perform maintenance on software architectures
• Able to design new software applications in a layered software architecture
• Must have United States Citizenship
• Must have DoD Interim Secret clearance or higher
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of PowerPC or ARM assembly language.
• Able to performs maintenance on software architectures
• Knowledge on how to perform maintenance on OS partition and isolation architectures
• Experience with leading a medium size (6-10) technical team with technical decision making
• Active Secret DoD Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Salary Range: *$137,400 - $206,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.