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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Associate Embedded Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Melbourne, FL role ($66k–$119k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Associate Embedded / Embedded Software Engineer - Mission and Displays
Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Embedded Software Engineer / Embedded Software Engineer – Mission and Displays to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization onsite in Melbourne, FL.
Accomplish:
This position offers the opportunity to design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems for cockpit displays. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Test Automation, DevSecOps, and Systems Test in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
Essential Functions:
- Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels
- Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
- Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and safety mission critical subsystems
- Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines
This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Software Engineer level 1 or a Software Engineer level 2
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Embedded Software Engineer (level 1):
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
- Familiarity with developing software and scripts in Java, Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python.
- Familiarity with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo), AND/OR GitHub
- Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Basic Qualifications for a Embedded Software Engineer (level 2):
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related experience; OR Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of related experience
- Demonstrated professional experience developing software and scripts in Java, Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python within the last 2 years.
- Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo), AND/OR GitHub within the last 2 years
- Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Preferred Qualifications for both an Associate Embedded Software Engineer and Software Engineer:
- Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems
- Experience with DOORs AND/OR Software Requirement Specification Testing using Simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, AND/OR Bash.
- Familiarity with Architecting, Designing, Modeling, Implementing, Maintaining, Integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software written in OO C++ running on Real-Time Operating Systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux
- Experience interacting with and/or developing safety critical applications/systems
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Associate Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Associate Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $66,000 - $119,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Associate Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Associate Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: C++, Java, Python, Agile, Scrum, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, GitHub, Bash.
What is the seniority level for Associate Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Associate Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Entry / Mid Level level position.
How do I apply for Associate Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
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