Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3/4

About the Role

Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems, Advanced Weapons Division is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3/4, located in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on-site with no hybrid opportunities.

This position supports the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Program. As a member of the Software team, you will work in a fast-paced environment as part of the Operational Flight Program (OFP) team. The ideal candidate has strong embedded software engineering expertise and a solid background in real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement software based on software-level requirements and defect reports
• Collaborate with systems and software engineers to develop and maintain software architecture models
• Develop, integrate, and test software on lab assets
• Support verification and validation activities to ensure all integrated CSCIs function as intended
• Participate in embedded software development activities, including implementation, unit/integration testing, system-level integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification
• Develop software in real-time operating systems (RTOS), such as VxWorks

Basic Qualifications - Level 3 (Principal)

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of software engineering experience with exposure to embedded systems; will consider Master of Science with a minimum of three (3) years
• Experience in developing RTOS such as VxWorks
• Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications
• Experience with hardware in the loop testing
• Current US Government DoD Secret security clearance

Basic Qualifications - Level 4 (Sr. Principal)

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of eight (8) years of software engineering experience with exposure to embedded systems; will consider Master of Science with a minimum of six (6) years
• Experience in developing RTOS such as VxWorks
• Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications
• Experience with hardware in the loop testing
• Current US Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the defense industry and design in an aerospace environment
• Experience in multiple aerospace and defense technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms)
• Technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas (e.g., Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyber)
• Experience in assessing legacy system architecture and innovation for future potential technology development

Compensation & Benefits

• Primary Level (Level 3) Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
• Secondary Level (Level 4) Salary Range: $142,000.00 - $213,400.00

Clearance Requirements

• Current US Government DoD Secret security clearance required
• Travel: approximately 10% of the time
• Relocation assistance may be available