Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software (Space/Satellite Systems)
Requisition ID: R10184372
Category: Engineering
Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: SCI
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 4
In this role you will design, develop, integrate, modify and maintain customized or standardized embedded mission systems for space vehicle applications using software engineering best practices and standards. You will participate in the full life-cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. This will be a fully on-site position.
Essential Functions:
- Work in an innovative environment, on significantly diverse assignments, and in collaborative team settings across all levels
- Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
- Architect and develop embedded mission systems software applications on a real time operating system
This position can be filled as a Principal (level 3) or a Sr Principal (level 4) depending on experience.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related STEM field
- 5 years (level 3) or 8 years (level 4) 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, verification and validation at subsystem and system level
- Demonstrated experience in Embedded Software, Space Flight Software or Simulation Software.
- Strong interest in space, national security, and related mission areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Experience in a technical leadership/management role
- Demonstrated systems engineering excellence in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, 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
- Proven experience working with technically diverse teams across multiple locations
- Experience within Space Flight Software, Simulation Software
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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.