Space Systems Embedded Software Engineer - Level 2 (TS​/SCI

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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 are making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS), Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking an Embedded Software Engineers to add to its Software and Controls Department to contribute to full-cycle product development of new software subsystems and defense electronics as well as customization of current systems to support customer needs. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be supporting a team of experienced engineers performing requirements analysis and system, design, coding, test and verification activities using state-of-the-art tools and techniques.

These products and systems power the next generation of products. Our products are integrated with our customers’ machines and systems and many of the applications are highly customized and unique. We are interested in highly motivated candidates with embedded software design experience with focus on software interactions with safety critical real-time systems, digital signal processing, and secure software solutions.

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work

• Active or Current Top Secret clearance with SCI
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another STEM discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree in the fields listed above.
• Experience developing software in C/C++
• Experience with scripting languages such as:
  Python, JavaScript, Perl, Unix/DOS shell scripts
• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment (Oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers)
• Experience with hands-on lab testing of electronic equipment
• Basic understanding of digital signal processing concepts

• Working knowledge of RTOS (RTLinux, VxWorks, Integrity, FreeRTOS) concepts and operation
• Experience with Linux Embedded real-time OS development (Yocto)
• Experience developing in a hybrid Linux/Windows environment
• Working knowledge of Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Understanding of Software Defined Radio (SDR)…