Weapons C++ Embedded Software Engineer Level 2 or ; AHT - R10222814

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 is currently looking for a Weapons C++ Embedded Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As an integral part of our multi-discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons, you will be on the forefront of developing next generation solutions to protect technology for our nation’s warfighters.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have an active US Government DoD Secret security clearance.

The C++ Embedded Software Engineer will join our missile systems development team. The ideal candidate will have some experience in C++ programming in an embedded systems environment, and a background in designing, implementing, and supporting real-time, mission-critical software for advanced missile platforms.

• Design and develop embedded software for missile control and guidance systems using C++
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems engineering, and quality assurance to define requirements and develop robust, high-performance solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and optimized code that meets real-time operational constraints
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and perform system validation to ensure software reliability and safety
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues during development and in-field operations
• Optimize resource-constrained systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability
• Code review and contribute to collaborative software architecture discussions
• Document designs, code changes, and engineering practices in compliance with industry regulations and safety standards
• Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously improve engineering processes and product quality.

• BS or in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience or a MS degree
• Experience with C++ programming in an embedded or real-time environment
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems design principles, including operating systems, threading, and inter-process communication
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and hardware-software integration
• Familiarity with software development life cycles, including Agile methodologies, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines
• Active US Government DoD Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years software development experience working on embedded real-time systems or Master’s degree with 3+ years
• Self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment.
• Experience with one or more Software languages/technologies: C/C++, Java, Python, C#.
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance are required.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• A year or more of experience working in an Agile team.
• Active US Government DoD Secret security clearance.

• Experience in missile or aerospace systems development
• Experience with embedded C++ optimization and using…