Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Bethpage
Posted on: September 10, 2023

Job 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector, Software Engineering Group, Bethpage, NY is seeking multiple Sotware Engineers to fill roles on the EA-18G Growler/NGJ Program.

As the lead developer of Software Engineering Products for some of the most advanced USN Platforms in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a world leader in advanced software systems and design. These include platforms such as EA-18G Growler and Next Generation Jammer.

**Position Summary / Responsibilities**
- Will work on software systems for mission systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle, primarily in C++. Using Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices you will contribute to critical national defense products.
- Will be required to support a lead software engineer in developing of innovative detection, estimation and classification algorithms and techniques for advanced applications. Participate in the development of innovative detection, estimation and classification algorithms and techniques for advanced applications.
- May be responsible for developing signal processing algorithms, waveforms and techniques that exploit and optimize radar, radio and EW architectures that take advantage of advanced radio frequency and processing technology.
- Should have the ability to perform concept and performance trade studies and demonstrate developed capabilities for streaming data application.
- Will be developing prototypes, and testing sensor models and signal processing algorithms in detailed high-fidelity simulations written in C++, and MATLAB.

Some travel required for meetings and program support, as well as test and evaluation of system performance during deployment.

Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work semi-independently to accomplish goals. Must be capable of understanding a complex problem, developing an approach to solve it, and implementing that approach.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ 2+ years of software engineering experience with a bachelor's degree.
+ Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Systems Engineer or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline
+ Proficiency in C++ Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Experience in algorithmic application development and optimization
+ Experience in real-time embedded software development knowledge of Radar, Electronic Warfare, or Space technologies
+ Experience with VxWorks and/or Linux Operating Systems
+ Experience with Visual Studio
+ Experience with Matlab
+ Experience with Coverity and/or KlocWork tools
+ Experience in Open Architecture Solutions
+ Experience with the Atlassian tool set, kubernetes, Model Based Engineering, and DevSecOps best practices

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

+ Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
+ 401k
+ Educational Assistance
+ Life Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
+ Paid Time Off
+ Health & Wellness Resources
+ Employee Discounts

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance, and Contract Award.

**Salary Range:** $85,000 - $127,400

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.
**The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority** . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

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.

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