Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States · On-site
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: C++, Linux, Python, Embedded systems, Software development
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$241k–$255k/yr
System Engineer - SIGINT/SDRC - 20+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required Halogen Engineering is looking for a will support a Mission Management Support Systems Engineer who will support a cryptologic dissemination …
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Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$130k/yr
Job Title: DevSecOps Developer Company: Quotient (A VTG Company) Location: Ft Meade, Hybrid Travel: 10% Position Type: Full-Time Employee Type: FTE Compensation Range: $120K-$130K Annually Company Overview: Virtual Techn…
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Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or de…
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Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Skills: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Vector Databases, Embeddings
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or de…
Skills: Systems Engineering, High Performance Computing, Large Data Analytics, Information Technology, Oral Communication
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or de…
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Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or de…
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Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or de…
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Elkridge, Maryland, United States · On-site
$60k–$65k/yr
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Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$104k–$166k/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is hiring a Software Data Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD. As a Data Scientist on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contract…
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Howard County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$204k–$210k/yr
Software Data Engineer - Enterprise Infrastructure - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required Halogen Engineering is looking for a Software Engineer who will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse softwa…
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Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$248k–$255k/yr
System Engineer - SIGINT/SDRC - 20+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required Halogen Engineering is looking for a will support a Mission Management Support Systems Engineer who will support a cryptologic dissemination …
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Linthicum, Maryland, United States · On-site
$176k–$282k/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is hiring a Cryptographic Support Systems Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Linthicum, MD. As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Requirements Definition, DevOps, CI/CD, DoDAF
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or de…
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Rockville, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
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Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$96k–$182k/yr
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Skills: Photonic Integrated Circuit Design, PIC Simulation, PIC Layout, Benchtop Testing, Silicon Nitride
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States • On-site
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The engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test software for space payload units while ensuring compliance with requirements. They will participate in cross-functional scrum teams and conduct peer reviews of technical documentation and software designs.
Candidates must have a degree in a STEM discipline and several years of experience in embedded real-time systems development. Proficiency in C++, Linux, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance are mandatory.
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Embedded Flight Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Linthicum, MD.
The software engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test software that manages a Space payload unit ensuring compliance with established requirements. Selected individuals will work on an agile development team, primarily using C++, Linux and/or Python. This role will support Payload and Ground Software Engineering Eastern Region in Linthicum, MD.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
The individual will work through all phases of the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test. The selected individual will conduct peer reviews of software-related products, software designs, and additional technical documents, as well as participation in cross-functional scrum team. Successful candidates are expected to be able to understand system requirements, how they apply to system design, and be able to implement and debug software to accomplish defined completion criteria. Individuals must be self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment. Existing engineering and system specialists will be made available to assist with any activities associated with executing primary tasking. However, the selected individuals will be expected to prioritize and make recommendations to Technical Leads, as required, to implement tasking assigned.
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Sr Principal).
Basic Qualifications for Level 3 (Principal):
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems – OR – Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 3 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems – OR PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 1 year of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company, to meet business needs. Not required to start, US Citizenship required.
Experience developing Object Oriented code using C++
Ability to debug your own code, as well as trace and understand existing code
Experience integrating developed software applications, to include usage of tools and logs to examine data to verify correct operation and identify problem areas
Experience and ability to review work products and provide meaningful feedback
Experience in embedded software development, cross-compiling with GCC
Experience developing in a Linux environment
Experience with using software configuration management tools
Basic Qualifications for Level 4 (Sr Principal):
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems – OR – Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 6 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems – OR PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 4 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company, to meet business needs.Not required to start, US Citizenship required.
Experience developing Object Oriented code using C++
Ability to debug your own code, as well as trace and understand existing code
Experience integrating developed software applications, to include usage of tools and logs to examine data to verify correct operation and identify problem areas
Experience and ability to review work products and provide meaningful feedback
Experience in embedded software development, cross-compiling with GCC
Experience developing in a Linux environment
Experience with using software configuration management tools
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Experience as a member of an Agile Scrum team
Experience with developing software in Python
Experience in embedded C++ optimizations
Experience debugging with GDB
Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Experience with software control of digital logic / FPGAs / firmware
Hands-on hardware integration and testing experience
Ability to debug complex integrated applications or test setup issues
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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.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.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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