Embedded Software Engineer/Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer/Principal Embedded Software Engineer

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Northrop Grumman is looking for an energetic, self-directed, and focused Software Engineer to join our team.

What you’ll get to do:

The selected candidate will support diagnostic emulation development for various government customers. You will develop, integrate, test, document and deliver software upgrades in support of system integration testing and digital transformation. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of difficult problems and drive to a solution while working in a supportive team environment. 

Your responsibilities also include:

Develop, modify, maintain, and test embedded software using software engineering best practices and standards.

Participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, application development, modular testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and upgrades.

Apply technical expertise in solving complex integration problems. 

Interact frequently with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers.

Basic Qualifications: 

Principal Embedded Software Engineer/Level 3:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university with at least 5-years of systems or software engineering experience

OR

A master’s degree in one of the above listed majors and at least 2-years of systems or software engineering experience.

Embedded Software Engineer /Level 2:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university with at least 2-years of systems or software engineering experience

OR

A master’s degree in one of the above listed majors.

For both roles:

*Experience developing software in C/C++ and/or Ada programming languages.

*Familiarity with Electronic Warfare (EW) principles, radar systems, and Radio *Frequency (RF) signals processing

*Familiarity with integration of avionics interfaces (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429, etc.)

*Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

*Demonstrated skills in solving problems and responsibility for ensuring customer satisfaction including interfacing with all levels of employees/management.

Preferred Qualifications:

The degree of preferred qualifications is judged based on the level for which the candidate is applying i.e.

The degree of experience preferred for C/C++ within a Linux environment for a Level 3 candidate will be higher than that of Level 2 candidate:

*Experience in C/C++ programming within a Linux/VxWorks environment

*Experience developing custom displays and user interfaces

*Experience with Assembly language programming for microcontrollers

*Experience with virtualization and processor emulation technologies

*Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

*Familiarity with Qt Integrated Development Environment

*Familiarity with software configuration management tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Redmine, Subversion, etc.)

*Familiarity with Software integration and test techniques

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