Senior Test Design Software Engineer

Job Overview

Position: HW/SW Design Engineer (Waynesboro, VA) – 100% on‑site.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel: 10% of time.

Clearance required:

U.S. Government Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.

• Design creative and flexible HW/SW solutions with a motivated team of experts.
• Develop software covering real‑time data analytics, pre and post processing, UI/UX design, instrument drivers, utilities, process automation, and firmware for simulation and control.
• Integrate SW/HW components and perform requirements verification.
• Support investigation, resolution, and documentation of product anomalies.
• Consider Design to Cost throughout the development cycle.

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, Master’s with 12 years, Ph.D. with 10 years in STEM or related fields; or 4 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with SDLC and Agile methodology.
• Proficiency in C, C#, C++, and Python.
• Experience with software integration.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with PLC/HMI software (e.g., RS View, RS Logix 5000).
• Experience with hardware driver development.
• Experience with FPGA programming.
• Firmware design experience a plus.
• Experience with RTOS.
• Experience with Lab Windows CVI or AMAX.
• Technical lead experience.
• Active Secret clearance.

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, 9/80 work schedule (where available), and additional benefits.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions requiring government clearance.