Northrop Grumman
Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer - R10201988
Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is searching for a
Embedded Software Engineer
to support our Software and Test Equipment Software department. As a member of the SW department you’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make our technologies a reality. This position will serve on-site at Sentinel Program, at our Woodland Hills, CA facility. This position will be 100% on-site.
This position may be filled as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer or a Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer.
Roles And Responsibilities
The candidate will serve as an Software Engineer for Sentinel Program, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Daily responsibilities may include:
Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate software issues to support subsystem and system level Design Verification Tests (DVTs). Communicate SW project status to the Software IPT Lead. Collaborate with research scientists and systems engineers to implement requirement verification approaches. Design, develop, and implement testing methods for individual pieces of equipment (both custom and COTS) and entire systems. Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements. Documenting & dispositioning software discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions
Basic Qualifications For a Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields U.S. Citizenship is required Active DoD Secret clearance is required Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Working knowledge in one of the following languages: MATLAB, Simulink, and C#. Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams Experience in Test script development with HW interfaces Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
Basic Qualifications For a Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields U.S. Citizenship is required. Active DoD Secret clearance is required Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Working knowledge in one of the following languages: MATLAB, Simulink, and C#. Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams Experience in Test script development with HW interfaces Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
Preferred Qualifications
Designs, develops, operates and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. Working knowledge of environmental test equipment: interface controls with thermal chambers, rate tables, and vibration tables. Working knowledge of Kalman filters and Inertial Measurement Units Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Expert level modeling of Simulink with Hardware in the Loop. Ability to troubleshoot Test Equipment HW and PCs for integration with embedded test software. Working knowledge or experience with an RTOS
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts
Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Northrop Grumman Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is searching for a
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to support our Software and Test Equipment Software department. As a member of the SW department you’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make our technologies a reality. This position will serve on-site at Sentinel Program, at our Woodland Hills, CA facility. This position will be 100% on-site.
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Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate software issues to support subsystem and system level Design Verification Tests (DVTs). Communicate SW project status to the Software IPT Lead. Collaborate with research scientists and systems engineers to implement requirement verification approaches. Design, develop, and implement testing methods for individual pieces of equipment (both custom and COTS) and entire systems. Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements. Documenting & dispositioning software discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions
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Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields U.S. Citizenship is required Active DoD Secret clearance is required Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Working knowledge in one of the following languages: MATLAB, Simulink, and C#. Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams Experience in Test script development with HW interfaces Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
Basic Qualifications For a Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields U.S. Citizenship is required. Active DoD Secret clearance is required Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Working knowledge in one of the following languages: MATLAB, Simulink, and C#. Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams Experience in Test script development with HW interfaces Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
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Designs, develops, operates and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. Working knowledge of environmental test equipment: interface controls with thermal chambers, rate tables, and vibration tables. Working knowledge of Kalman filters and Inertial Measurement Units Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Expert level modeling of Simulink with Hardware in the Loop. Ability to troubleshoot Test Equipment HW and PCs for integration with embedded test software. Working knowledge or experience with an RTOS
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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. Seniority level
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