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Northrop Grumman

Embedded Software Engineers - Level 3/4 (Secret) - Chandler (AHT)

  • Office
  • 3-6 years

Salary

$98,400/ year

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Description

The company builds systems for advanced missile defense spacecraft and interceptors, and the team is hiring embedded software engineers at Level 3 or Level 4 to work on them in Chandler, AZ.

The work is about solving hard, complex problems that protect the nation, using current technology and tools not yet built.

You do not need to know every language, program, or platform in advance, because the company will train you.

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is not required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded real-time software for missile defense spacecraft and interceptors.
  • Debug and test embedded real-time software.
  • Take part in the full software development lifecycle.
  • Solve complex problems and troubleshoot issues.
  • Work as an active, integral member of the team and bring new ideas to the work.
  • Collaborate with agility and flexibility to explore creative approaches.

Requirements

  • Object-oriented software development experience in C/C++ on Linux.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or an equivalent.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Level 3: a bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience, a master's degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year. An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in place of a degree.
  • Level 4: a bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience, a master's degree with 6 years, or a PhD with 4 years. An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in place of a degree.
  • An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
  • Preferred: a master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Preferred: a Top Secret clearance.
  • Preferred: directly related Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) experience.

Conditions

Full-time on-site role in Chandler, AZ, with 100% on-site work required.

The company is an equal-opportunity employer.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Eligible for the Space ERAP employee referral award program under the Space ERAP criteria.

Benefits

  • Primary Level salary range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00.
  • Secondary Level salary range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00.
  • Base salary is set within the range based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
  • Possible eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
  • Annual bonuses that reward individual contributions and share company results.
  • Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
  • Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Where you’d work

From the office

Relocation offered

About the company

Northrop Grumman

Office in United States

Also hiring in Boulder, United States, San Diego, United States, Baltimore, United States and 9 more places

2 of their 854 open roles are remote

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Tech stack
  • C++
  • Linux
Type
Full-time
Region
United States
Pay period
Annual
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Role

Category
Development
Experience
5+ years
Tech stack
  • C++
  • Linux

Location

Work model
Office
Region
United States
Office
  • United States
Relocation
Offered

Compensation

Salary
$98,400 / year
Pay period
Annual

Employment

Type
Full-time

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