Northrop Grumman (DoD Skillbridge) Embedded Software Engineer / Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Active TS Required)

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 . NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

· Has served at least 180 days on active duty

· Is within 12 months of separation or retirement

· Will receive an honorable discharge

· Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS

· Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

· Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems is looking for you to join our team as an Embedded or Principal Embedded Software Engineer, with the desire to learn new technologies and develop software for cutting edge Space Payloads. This position will support Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) Remote Sensing Program (RSP) Business Unit in Linthicum, MD.

The software engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test software that manages a Space payload unit ensuring compliance to established requirements. Selected individuals will work on an agile development team, primarily using C++ and/or Python. The individual will work through all phases of the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test. The selected individual will conduct reviews of software-related products, software designs, and additional technical documents.

The responsibilities include active participation in cross-functional scrum teams, design reviews, and other reviews, as required. The selected individual will actively participate in technical, peer-reviews to ensure system/software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view. Individuals must be self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment. Existing engineering and system specialists will be made available to assist with any activities associated with executing primary tasking. However, the selected individuals will be expected to prioritize and make recommendations to Technical Leads, as required, to implement tasking assigned. Position requires an active TS clearance to start, and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.

This Skillbridge position can be filled at the Embedded (T02) level or Principal (T03) level.

Basic Qualifications for Embedded (T02) level:

• Bachelor's degree in or Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 2+ years software development experience working on embedded real-time systems or 0+ years with a master’s degree. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of experience will be considered

• Experience in developing in C++ and/or Python

• Experience developing in a Linux and/or Windows environment

• Active TS security clearance is required to start

Basic Qualifications for Principal level:

• Bachelor's degree in or Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 5+ years software development experience working on embedded real-time systems or 3+ years with a master’s degree or 0 years with PhD in lieu of a degree, 9 years of experience will be considered.

• Experience in developing in C++ and/or Python

• Experience developing in a Linux and/or Windows environment

• Active TS security clearance is required to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a member of an Agile Scrum team

• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

• Experience with VxWorks

• Experience with TCL/Tk

• Experience in embedded C++ optimizations

• Hands on hardware integration and testing experience

• Ability to debug complex integrated applications or test setup issues

• Active TS/SCI

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.