Calling all Secret-Cleared Embedded Software Engineers! (Chandler)

Relocation assistance may be available. Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope. This position is 100% on-site in Chandler, AZ.

About the role

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. 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.

We are recruiting for junior, mid-level, and senior engineers with a background in Embedded Software Engineering. In these roles, you will be developing systems for a variety of advanced missile defense spacecraft and interceptors using current technologies and others yet to come. Creativity and innovation are imperative, as our work often involves pushing the boundaries of technology to develop the next generation of missile defense solutions.

Responsibilities

• Object Oriented (OO) Software development in C/C++ in a Linux environment
• Embedded real-time software development, debug, and test
• Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
• Full software development lifecycle
• Problem solving and troubleshooting

As a successful employee, you will:

• Be an active and integral member of your team
• Channel your enthusiasm to innovate
• Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security
• Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 1 year (Level 2)
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year (Level 3)
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years (Level 4)
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
• Top Secret clearance

Pay

Primary level salary range: $79,300.00 - $184,200.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; 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.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life, including:

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