Northrop Grumman Defense Sector has a need for an Embedded Software Engineer with its Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions (WIMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for a role on our Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) Embedded Software Engineering Team. You will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team of engineers focused on the modernization and sustainment of Embedded Electronic Warfare and Radar Operational Flight Programs. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse team. This is a full-time salaried position in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.
What you'll get to do:Develop, modify, and maintain embedded operational flight programs using software development best practices and standards.
Participate in the full software development life cycle, to include requirements development, modeling and design, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance.
Ability to provide leadership in solving complex problems.
Frequent opportunities to interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers, therefore excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential to succeeding in this role
**This position may be filled at the Associate Engineer Embedded Software OR Engineer Embedded Software level.
Basic Qualifications for Associate Engineer Embedded Software:
Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
Proficiency in C/C++/Ada or other Object-Oriented programming languages
Proficiency in all areas of the formal software development lifecycle process from requirements to testing
Proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving
Highly motivated self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Embedded Software:
Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 0 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree
Proficiency in C/C++/Ada or other Object-Oriented programming languages
Proficiency in all areas of the formal software development lifecycle process from requirements to testing
Proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving
Highly motivated self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance
Active Secret Security Clearance
Experience developing/debugging software targeted at real-time embedded operating systems (VxWorks, Embedded Linux)
Experience developing/debugging Electronic Warfare/Radar software
Experience with hands-on software/hardware integration and testing
Experience with the Agile software development process
Experience interfacing with customers and/or stakeholders
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
Experience with digital signal processing
Experience analyzing system requirements to derive software design and test specifications
Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git
Experience with LabView
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent STEM discipline
- Proficiency in C, C++, Ada or other object-oriented programming languages
- Proficiency in all areas of the formal software development lifecycle (requirements through testing)
- Proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Highly motivated self-starter able to operate in a team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret level security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
- Minimum of 2 years direct relevant experience with a B.S. degree (0 years with Masters)
- Experience developing/debugging software for real-time embedded OS (VxWorks, Embedded Linux)
- Experience developing/debugging Electronic Warfare or Radar software
- Hands-on software/hardware integration and testing experience
- Experience with Agile software development processes
- Experience interfacing with customers and stakeholders
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
- Experience with digital signal processing (DSP)
- Experience analyzing system requirements to derive software design and test specifications
- Experience using Jira, Bitbucket, and Git
- Experience with LabVIEW
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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