Principal / Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer / Digital Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Woodland Hills
Posted on: September 29, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States of
America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availableAt
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.
This position description does not represent a current opening but
may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for
positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available.
Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future
positions at Northrop Grumman. 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!
We are looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Software
Engineer / Digital Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As an
Embedded Software Engineer / Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman
you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part
of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using Model-based
Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve
how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities
for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to
embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. 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.
This position description does not represent a current opening but
may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for
positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available.
Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future
positions at Northrop Grumman.
What You'll get to Do:
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Digital
Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer to join our diverse and
talented Digital Technology team in the design, implementation, and
integration of real-time embedded software & VHDL coding for our
next generation Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System.
Development performed at our Woodland Hills, CA site.
- Designing and writing GPS receiver source code across our
product line of hardware form factors
- Debugging or modifying existing code to add new features or
correct defects
- Ensuring execution of the software engineering process across
the development life cycle
- Estimation, planning and prioritization of tasks to meet
program deadlines
- Reporting on project status and progress measured against
specific plans
- Developing host applications and tools to interface and test
products
- Supporting in the field integrations and demonstration
efforts
- Putting our customer first through customer support
activities
- Expanding our knowledge base together through mentorship and
training opportunities.
- Make the change and join us in our passionate pursuit to
protect those that protect us! This requisition may be filled at a
higher grade based on qualifications listed below
This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr.
Principal Level.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer /
Digital Engineer are:
- 5 years of Engineering experience with a BS in a STEM
discipline; 3 years of Engineering experience with Masters
- Experience with both FPGA coding and embedded software
- Experience with VHDL and or software lifecycle: specification,
design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance
required
- Experience in Software Architecture design and
implementation
- Demonstrated use of high-level programming languages such as C,
C++, or Java, or scripting languages such as Python
- Experience in security architecting and coding
- Experience using software management and workflow automation
tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Engineering experience or academic background in the
navigation/FPNT domain, specifically in one or more of the
following areas:
- NAVWAR Algorithms
- Timing and Distributed Clock Algorithms
- Strapdown Inertial Navigation Systems
- SDR or software defined radios
- Instrument and navigation applications
- Multi-Sensor Fusion Algorithms
- Quantum Science
- IMU Systems engineering
- MEMS Instrument Engineering
- Instrument engineering
- GPS receiver
- Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) SDRs Basic
Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer /
Digital Engineer are:
- 9 years of Engineering experience with a BS in a STEM
discipline; 7 years of Engineering experience with Masters; 4 years
with a PhD
- Experience with both FPGA coding and embedded software
- Experience with VHDL and or software lifecycle: specification,
design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance
required
- Experience in Software Architecture design and
implementation
- Demonstrated use of high-level programming languages such as C,
C++, or Java, or scripting languages such as Python
- Experience in security architecting and coding
- Experience using software management and workflow automation
tools such as ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, or Jira
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Engineering experience or academic background in the
navigation/FPNT domain, specifically in one or more of the
following areas:
- Engineering experience or academic background in the
navigation/FPNT domain, specifically in one or more of the
following areas:
- NAVWAR Algorithms
- Timing and Distributed Clock Algorithms
- Strapdown Inertial Navigation Systems
- SDR or software defined radios
- Instrument and navigation applications
- Multi-Sensor Fusion Algorithms
- Quantum Science
- IMU Systems engineering
- MEMS Instrument Engineering
- Instrument engineering
- GPS receiver
- Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) SDRs Preferred
Qualifications:
- Real-time safety-critical embedded software systems development
experience (including APIs, interfaces and device drivers)
- Navigation and/or Integrated Avionics System development
experience
- Demonstrated capability to develop UML software designs using
design tools such as Rhapsody and/or Model Based Engineering
designs using tools such as Simulink or SCADE
- Experience with the full software lifecycle: specification,
design, implementation and unit test, integration, and
maintenance
- Experience with software test tools such as LDRA and Vector
Cast and code analysis tools such as Polyspace This position is
contingent upon program award.
Salary Range: $118,000 - $177,000
Salary Range 2: $146,300 - $219,500
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.
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 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 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 . click apply for full job
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