Embedded Software Engineer - Level 1 or 2

About

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

As an Embedded Software Engineer - Level 1 or 2 supporting our Space Systems sector, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This role will be located at our Rolling Meadows, IL location.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Drive requirements analysis and system architecture, design, coding, test and verification using state-of-the-art tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• LEVEL 1 (Associate) - Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 1 year of professional experience

• LEVEL 2 - Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree in STEM discipline with 0 years of professional experience

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret (TS) security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval/access [TS/SCI] within a reasonable period of time. US citizenship is required.

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Active/Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI

• Working knowledge of RTOS (RTLinux, VxWorks, Integrity) 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) platforms and architectures

• Experience developing drivers and BSPs for custom hardware platforms

• Experience with System on a Chip (AMD, Xilinx, Altera) software/FPGA integration

• Experience with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms

• Experience with hands-on hardware testing, debugging and board bring-up

• Experience with GNU Radio and/or Redhawk SDR development

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Additional Information

• This position is contingent upon the candidate verification/obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available

• Clearance Required for Start: No

• Clearance Type: None

• The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.

• Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.