RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.We have an opening for an experienced Software Engineer to join our HALO Flight Software team in the Tactical Space Systems organization. This position will be in Dulles, VA.
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Roles and Responsibilities:
In this role you will:
Plan, organize and be involved in the full software lifecycle to develop spacecraft flight software using modern tools and software best practices.
Decompose system-level software requirements into box-level and app-level requirements.
Engage with NASA to fully understand the requirements flowed to software.
Participate in the design of the flight software architecture based on requirements flow-down
Document the flight software design and ConOps
Develop spacecraft flight software using C/C++
Work with other subsystem engineers to integrate and validate space vehicle software interfaces to components.
Develop test procedures and python scripts to be used for software verification and validation
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering or related STEM field
8 years of Software/Systems related experience with a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring
U.S. citizen
Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, verification and validation at subsystem and system level
Demonstrated software engineering, controls, or systems engineering leadership experience, preferably with experience in Space Flight Software or Simulation Software.
Ability to form strong partnerships to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent discipline areas and program manager leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with NASA's cFS
Experience with NASA's cFS Test Framework (CTF)
Experience using the VxWorks Real-time OS
Experience in a technical leadership/management role
Demonstrated systems/software engineering excellence in requirements analysis, coding and unit testing in C/C++, verification and validation at subsystem and system level or Demonstrated vehicle development, mission systems integration, ground and flight test validation experience
Experience in successfully developing and integrating software and hardware solutions for space applications
Experience in system and subsystem specification development including verification methodologies
Experience implementing action plans based on metrics and/or root cause/corrective actions
Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline
Hands-on technical experience with spacecraft or satellite related systems
* Experience within Space Flight Software, Simulation Software
Salary Range: $137,000.00 - $196,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.