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Embedded Software Engineer or Principal Embedded Software Engineer

In Person (Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America)
Full Time
$85,400 – $128,000

Location:
Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector (NGMS) Software Department at Northrop Grumman Oceanic is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer or Principal Embedded Software Engineer.

What You’ll get to Do:

The Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing software solutions for a broad range of embedded applications. The selected engineer will support varied product lines including AI image processing exploitation, digital signal processing, autonomous vehicle software, command and control, Man-Machine Interfaces, sensor/SONAR systems and simulation/stimulation.

Underseas projects use a variety of state-of-the-art software tools, including Yockto Project or similar full-system embedded Linux build tools, Qt, Jenkins, Docker, Java, javascript, web app and network programming tools.

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Development of software functional components, algorithms, device controllers, and graphical user interfaces

· Develop prototypes, demonstrations and proposals

· Work in a collaborative Agile software development team environment with continuous integration and test frameworks

· Assignments may involve any or all of the phases of software development requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, acceptance testing and customer support

· Assignments may involve leading small development teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Basic Qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 2 years of software engineering experience (0 years for MS degree)
  • US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
  • Experience in software development using C++ and Python
  • Strong Linux experience

Basic Qualifications for Principal Embedded Software Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of software engineering experience (3 years for MS degree, 1 years for PhD)
  • US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
  • Experience in software development using C++ and Python
  • Strong Linux experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • OpenGL 3D graphics experience
  • Working knowledge of Apache Kafka
  • QT for GUI development
  • Github experience
  • Gitlab experience
  • MS degree in STEM discipline
  • Embedded software system development
  • Experience with sonar or other digital signal processing systems and applications

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What We Can Offer You Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!