Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No
CLEARANCE TYPE:
None
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This role will join a team that develops hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation platforms for space vehicle systems. The position supports National Security Space, NASA space science missions, and communication satellite programs. The role is 100% onsite, works a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and requires a TS/SCI clearance.

• Establish simulation requirements for hardware‑in‑the‑loop platforms.
• Select off‑the‑shelf or design interface hardware to simulate space vehicle components (actuators, sensors, and payloads).
• Develop simulation software models and software interfaces to simulation hardware cards, including digital, analog, serial, and Space Wire.
• Define simulation testbed harnessing based on the space vehicle flight harness and simulation requirements.
• Interface with hardware engineers in the design, build, and test of the simulation platforms.
• Implement software control of simulation platform test equipment.
• Develop and execute simulation certification loop‑back testing.
• Work with program engineers to integrate components and flight software with the simulation platform.
• Use common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, break‑out boxes, multimeters, interface analyzers) for debug and problem resolution.
• Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
• Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of embedded software experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of embedded software experience – OR PhD with 1 year of embedded software experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company. U.S. Citizenship required.
• Diverse programming experience: C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in small teams.
• Understanding of waterfall, spiral and/or Agile software development processes and continuous integration.
• Experience with software revision control tools such as Subversion and Git.
• Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or another related STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of embedded software experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of embedded software experience – OR PhD with 4 years of embedded software experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company. U.S. Citizenship required.
• Diverse programming experience: C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in small teams.
• Understanding of waterfall, spiral and/or Agile software development processes and continuous integration.
• Experience with software revision control tools such as Subversion and Git.
• Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management.

• Active/Current TS/SCI.
• System knowledge in one or more of the following domains:
  Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness and Visualization.
• Understanding of Jenkins, Jira (Agile, Scrum and Kanban), Bitbucket and related Dev Sec Ops  tools.
• Hardware interfacing, integration and test and controls experience.
• Understanding of common embedded system tools, real‑time operating systems and avionics integration and test…