On call Staff Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman
Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology JIRA Bash Shell C++ (Programming Language) IBM Rational ClearCase Computer Engineering Software Design Patterns Linux Embedded Software Firmware Github Python (Programming Language)
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Object-Oriented Software Development Software Architecture Software Maintenance Systems Development Life Cycle Software Engineering VxWorks Scripting Gitlab Git SC Clearance Information Technology Bitbucket Software Version Control

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you will contribute to the Embedded Software Engineering team within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, developing and maintaining software and firmware for mission-critical systems. You will apply standards and participate in the full software development life cycle, collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams. The position supports an enterprise-wide digital transformation, emphasizing automation, agility, and continuous learning. You will work on complex, defense-grade systems with a clear path to impact the warfighter and national security. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware components for engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements * Apply standards, processes, and tools across the software life cycle to support product development * Interface with customers, suppliers, and application users as part of the development process * Participate in requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration activities across the SDLC * Collaborate in a team-driven, cross-functional environment with a focus on automation and continuous improvement Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline with 12+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience * Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming in C++ * Familiarity with software architecture and design patterns * Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch) * Experience developing embedded software on Linux or VxWorks * Knowledge of software development methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile) * Experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase) and Agile planning tools (Rally, Jira) * US Citizenship * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance Key requirements * health insurance * life and disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO) * bonus opportunity

Requirements

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