Embedded Software Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

What You'll Get To Do

The Embedded Software Engineer will focus on System Security Engineering (SSE) Software (e.g. Cybersecurity, Program Protection). This includes security software development; software integration and test; DevSecOps; and similar subjects. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning and a culture of automation.

Roles And Responsibilities

Software developer / software integrator for a scrum team focused on SSE software, Cybersecurity, software assurance, secure coding practices, security-focused engineering trade studies, and other security best practices.

Conduct system vulnerability scanning, remediation and patch management activities

Develop and execute unit tests and build verification test plans, and track and report test status.

Conduct reviews of software related products, software designs, and additional technical documents.

Actively participate in the technical peer reviews to ensure system/software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view.

Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels

Participate in the full Software (SW) development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW 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 with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

U.S Citizenship is required

Must have a current/active Secret Clearance. Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.

Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start. Must be able to maintain this level of access for continued employment.

Experience working in C/C++, and/or Python

Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SW integration and testing

Experience in System Security Engineering, Program Protection, or Cybersecurity

Preferred Qualifications

BS in STEM

Experience in real-time embedded software development knowledge of Radar technologies

Experience with VxWorks and/or Linux Operating Systems

Experience with Visual Studio

Experience with SonarQube and/or other Static Code Analysis tools

Experience working in a Software Integration Lab with embedded hardware benches

Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Jenkins, and DevSecOps best practices

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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