Sr. Staff Embedded Software Architect
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 Emerging Capabilities Development organization pushes
the boundaries of innovation, redefines capabilities, and drives
advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing
an innovative technological capability 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 Architect based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As an Embedded
Software Architect 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 innovation. 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: The Future Positioning Navigation
Timing Systems (FPNTS) team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
(NGMS) is looking for a Senior Software Technical Leader to join
our team as an Embedded Software Architect for Software Defined
Receiver. This person will provide technical leadership of our
Embedded Software Navigation R&D portfolio for military
applications and is based out of Woodland Hills, CA.
- Architect and develop embedded software platform utilizing C,
C++, Ada or related languages to support research and development
of SDR (Software Defined Receiver)
- Shape leading-edge Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems for
GPS, GNSS, and other cooperative signals including advanced signal
processing techniques.
- Lead a software team and navigation and timing experts in a
team-based collaborative environment dedicated to advancing the
state of the art.
- Apply your research and development skills to architect
real-world products and capabilities well beyond purely academic or
theoretical.
- Work in close collaboration with Government R&D
organizations such as DARPA, AFRL, ONR, and Army labs to develop
advanced navigation and timing technologies.
- Present your ideas to internal and external groups; lead
proposal activities; and represent Northrop Grumman at technical
conferences and working groups.NGFeaturedJobs Basic Qualifications:
- Master of Science in a STEM discipline and a minimum of 12
years of prior relevant experience, or Ph.D. in STEM discipline;
minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
- Ability to work onsite full-timeEmbedded Software Engineering
focused skills:
- Demonstrated experience developing embedded software utilizing
C, C++, Ada or related languages (typically 10+ years of
experience)
- Demonstrated experience developing software using Green Hills
Integrity Real-time Operating Systems, board support package (BSP),
Green Hills Multi IDE and/or Wind River VxWorks RTOS/BSP for C/C++
or equivalent development tools.
- Demonstrated experience in architecting, developing, and
integrating real time embedded software for GPS Receivers,
including integration on target hardware.
- Expert knowledge of signal selection, acquisition and tracking,
Position, Velocity, and Time (PVT) calculation, data demodulation,
signal correction, jamming and spoofing or related
applicationsSystems Engineering skills:
- Demonstrated experience with algorithm development for
satellite acquisition, tracking, and receiver measurement
formation.
- Demonstrated experience with design: GPS receiver tracking
loops, including characterization of platform dynamics,
environmental/interference effects, jamming mitigation techniques
on GPS processing.
- Hands-On experience with Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS) SDRs.Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or Computer Engineering or any
related field and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant
experience.
- Working experience as a Team Lead, Technical Lead, and/or
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in fields of knowledge and
expertise.Software Engineering focused skills:
- Experience with developing Vector Signal processing or Data
processing algorithms for wireless communication technology
- Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum,
Continuous Integration, Unit Test, and Test-Driven
Methodologies
- Familiarity with open system architectures (ex: ASPN, CMOSS,
PNTOS, JADC2).System Engineering Skills:
- Demonstrated experience with military GPS modernization
particularly M-code signal processing and capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience with GPS satellite constellation
simulator test equipment.
- Demonstrated experience with inertial navigation systems (INS)
mechanizations.
- Familiarity with signals of opportunity and alternate
navigation signals.
- Familiarity with integrated INS/GPS navigation systems
involving exposure to Kalman filtering / estimation theory.This
position is contingent upon the ability to obtain a Secret
Clearance within a timeframe acceptable to management as well as
contract award.Salary Range: $183,100 - $274,700The 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, national origin, age,
veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our
complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S.
Citizenship is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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