Principal Engineer Software- Strike Weapons Program
Posted on: 12 Apr 2021
Chandler, AZ
Job Description
Description
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, youll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Northrop Grummans Space Sector is searching for an experienced Principal Engineer Software to join the Launch Vehicle business unit to support the Strike Weapons Program in Chandler, AZ.
The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for the design and implementation of embedded flight software and test tools through the full software life cycle for launch vehicles. This includes the development of software requirement specifications and design documentation as well as participating in software process activities including peer reviews, integration testing, and configuration management. The candidate may also work in conjunction with a software project manager to develop schedules, track progress, lead a development team, and support internal and external program and customer meetings.
Qualification
Basic Qualifications:
* 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD. Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of five years of experience.
* U.S. Citizenship is required.
* Active security clearance is required.
* Experience with real-time embedded systems and the full software development lifecycle.
* Object Oriented (OO) software development experience with the C++ programming language
* Experience in embedded real-time software development, debug and test
* Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS or other equivalent RTOS
* Experience with full software development lifecycle
* Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
* Interrupt Service Routine, Device Driver, and chip level software development and debugging experience
* Working knowledge of hardware/software analysis tools (debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, emulators, etc)
* Proficiency with Linux and Linux based software development tools
* Experience with PowerPC processors (PPC 750, 8260 amp; 8280)
* Familiarity with DOORS (Requirement Management System), Rhapsody, Git/Bitbucket/Jira
* Experience with CMM/SEI or equivalent software development process
* Experience with developing UML design models
* Experience with space craft or launch systems software development is highly desired.
Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, VA
Northrop Grumman Corporation, a security company, provides products in the areas of autonomous systems, cyber, space, strikes, and logistics and modernizations in the United States, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Aerospace Systems, Innovation Systems, Mission Systems, and Technology Services. The Aerospace Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces manned aircrafts, autonomous systems, spacecraft systems, high-energy laser systems, microelectronics, and other systems and sub-systems for use in the areas of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, strike operations, communications, earth observations, and space science.
The Innovation Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces flights, armaments, and space systems. It offers launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems, and ammunitions; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. The Mission Systems segment offers products and services that include C4ISR systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; cyber solutions; space systems; intelligence processing systems; air and missile defense integration systems; navigation systems; and shipboard missiles and encapsulated payload launch systems.
The Technology Services segment provides logistic solutions that supports the full life cycle of platforms and systems. Its products and services include software and system sustainment; modernization of platform and associated subsystems; advanced training solutions; and integrated logistics support. Northrop Grumman Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.
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IndustryAerospace and Defense
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No. of Employees85,000
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