Space Systems Embedded Software Engineers - Level 3 or 4 (TS/SCI)

About the role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS), Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineers for its Software & Controls Department to be responsible for full-cycle product development of new software subsystems and defense electronics as well as customization of current systems to support customer needs. As a Principal or a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will be driving requirements analysis and system architecture, design, coding, test and verification using state-of-the-art tools and techniques. These products and systems power the next generation of products. Our products are integrated with our customers' machines and systems and many of the applications are highly customized and unique. We are interested in highly motivated candidates with embedded software design experience with focus on software interactions with safety critical real-time systems, digital signal processing, and secure software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle product development of new software subsystems and defense electronics
• Customization of current systems to support customer needs
• Requirements analysis and system architecture
• Design, coding, test and verification using state-of-the-art tools and techniques

Basic Qualifications

Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in the fields listed above with 3 years of related experience; OR PhD with 1 year of related experience

Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Level 4:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another STEM discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in the fields listed above with 7 years of related experience; OR PhD with 5 years of related experience

All Levels:

• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret [TS] security clearance, current and within scope at time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval/access within a reasonable amount of time (SCI Eligible), US citizenship required
• Experience developing embedded software in C/C++
• Working knowledge of RTOS (RTLinux, VxWorks, Integrity) concepts and operation
• Experience with scripting languages such as: Python, JavaScript, Perl, Unix/DOS shell scripts
• Experience and ability to review work products and provide meaningful feedback
• Experience developing in a hybrid Linux/Windows environment
• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment (Oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc)
• Working knowledge of Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing applications for Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and architectures
• Experience developing drivers and BSPs for custom hardware platforms
• Experience with Linux Embedded real-time OS development (Yocto)
• Experience leading and defining software development and architecting activities
• Experience with day-to-day technical leadership (CAM, IPT lead, etc)
• Experience with System on a Chip (AMD, Xilinx, Altera) software/FPGA integration
• Experience in embedded C++ optimization
• Experience implementing and/or defining digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms
• Working knowledge of RF systems (link budgets, antennas, RF front end HW, etc)
• Experience with hands-on hardware testing, debugging and board bring-up
• Experience with GNU Radio and/or Redhawk SDR development

Pay

• Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
• Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Level 4: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

Schedule

• This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
• This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Relocation assistance may be available
• 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