Northrop Grumman: Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Woodland Hills
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Category:* Engineering
* *Location:* Woodland Hills, California, United States of America
* *Shift:* 1st Shift (United States of America)
* *Travel Required:* Yes, 10% of the Time
* *Relocation Assistance:* Relocation assistance may be available
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 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 Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. 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. 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.
*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.

* Ensuring execution of the software engineering process across the development life cycle
* 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
* Expanding our knowledge base together through mentorship and training opportunities.
* 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
* 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:
* SDR or software defined radios
* Instrument and navigation applications
* Quantum Science
* IMU Systems engineering
* MEMS Instrument Engineering
* Instrument engineering
* 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
* 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:
* SDR or software defined radios
* Instrument and navigation applications
* Quantum Science
* IMU Systems engineering
* MEMS Instrument Engineering
* Instrument engineering
* Real-time safety-critical embedded software systems development experience (including APIs, interfaces and device drivers)
* 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
*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. 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.

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