Embedded Engineer Software / Principal Embedded Software Engineer (AHT)

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer at its Subsystem and Software Sustainment (S&SS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for a role on our Application Software Engineering Team. In this role you will be supporting the APN-241 Radar Program. You will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team of engineers focused on the modernization and sustainment of the APN-241 system. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise and collaborative people skills with the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position is located in Warner Robins, GA

This position may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3 Embedded Software Engineer.

Your responsibilities will include:

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

• Software development including automated testing to facilitate and analyze large data sets.

• Participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, software development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance.

• Apply technical expertise in solving complex integration problems.  

• Frequent opportunities to interact with program management, external suppliers and/or government customers. Therefore, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential to succeeding in this role
   

Basic Qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer:

• Minimum of 2 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; No direct relevant experience necessary with a Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline

• ​Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline

• Proficient in C/C++

• Proficient in all areas of formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing

• Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance
   

Basic Qualifications for Principal Embedded Software Engineer:

• ​Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline

• Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline; Minimum of 1 year of direct relevant experience with PhD

• Proficient in C/C++

• Proficient in all areas of formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing

• Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in RADAR systems and concepts

• Experience in object-oriented analysis and design

• Experience using JIRA/Bitbucket and Git/Mercurial/Bazaar version control tools

• Experience with Java programming language

• Experience using LabVIEW

• Experience working in a fast pace, Agile environment with the ability to work on a cross-functional Scrum team focused on quality and capability delivery

• Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) principles

• Active Secret Security Clearance

Salary Range: $73,400 USD - $110,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $90,400 USD - $135,600 USD

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 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.