Software Engineer

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems Sector needs you to join our team as a Software Engineer and be a part of our AN/ALR-56M program. The AN/ALR-56M is a Radar Warning Receiver installed on our F-16 and C-130J aircrafts.
This position is located at Warner Robins, GA and you will be required to work onsite daily. Relocation assistance is not available.
You will need to be able to do 10% overnight travel if/as needed.
In this position you will develop, integrate, test, document and deliver software upgrades in support of system integration testing. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of difficult problems and drive to a solution while working in a supportive team environment.
Your specific responsibilities include:
* Develop, modify, maintain, and test embedded software using Software Engineering best practices and standards.
* Participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, application development, modular testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and upgrades.
* Apply technical expertise in solving complex integration problems.
* Interact frequently with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers.
Basic Qualifications:
* Experience developing software in C/C++
* Ability to obtain/maintain a US Department of Defense Secret level security clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. This requires US citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
* A minimum of 6 years of Software Engineering experience and a High School diploma or equivalent.
*Current secret or higher security clearance
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university AND a minimum of 2 years of systems or Software Engineering experience
OR
*Master's degree in one of the above listed majors.
* Experience in C/C++ programming within a Linux/VxWorks environment
* Experience developing custom displays and user interfaces
* Familiarity with Qt Integrated Development Environment
* Familiarity with Electronic Warfare (EW) principles
* Familiarity with software configuration management tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Redmine, Subversion, etc.)
* Familiarity with Software integration and test techniques
* Familiarity with integration of avionics interfaces (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429, etc.)
NGSkills
Salary Range: $73,400.00 - $110,000.00Salary Range 2: $0.00 - $0.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 most positions.