Engineer Embedded Software 2

Engineer Embedded Software 2

Location: Linthicum, MD (Onsite)

Duration: July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Positions: 1

Employment Type: Contract

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Engineer Embedded Software 2 to join the Space Payloads and Ground Eastern Region team in Linthicum, Maryland. This role focuses on the design, development, integration, and testing of software supporting cutting-edge space payload systems. The selected candidate will develop software that controls test equipment, automates test execution, and verifies system performance while working in a collaborative Agile environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a software engineer with strong Python development experience, embedded systems knowledge, and a passion for automation, integration, and system testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain embedded integration and test software for space payload systems.

• Develop software primarily using Python, with opportunities to work in C++ and Tcl/Tk.

• Design and execute automated test solutions for hardware and software verification.

• Integrate software with complex RF, digital, and optical hardware systems.

• Debug software, analyze system logs, identify root causes, and resolve technical issues.

• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks using tools such as Jenkins and Robot Framework.

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment.

• Perform peer reviews of software designs, source code, and technical documentation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in an Agile Scrum environment.

• Utilize software configuration management tools and maintain version-controlled code repositories.

• Recommend technical solutions and support continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline.

• Minimum of 8 years of software development experience (6 years with a Master's degree or 3 years with a Ph.D.).

• Strong experience developing software using Python.

• Experience debugging new and existing software applications.

• Experience integrating software applications and validating system performance.

• Experience developing software in Linux and/or Windows environments.

• Experience testing software systems and troubleshooting complex issues.

• Experience using software configuration management/version control tools.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Agile Scrum teams.

• Experience with C++ development.

• Experience developing software using Tcl/Tk.

• Experience controlling laboratory test equipment through software, including:

• Oscilloscopes

• Signal Generators

• Signal Analyzers

• Power Supplies

• Experience integrating RF, digital, or optical hardware systems.

• Experience with Jenkins, Robot Framework, or other automation tools.

• Experience optimizing embedded Python applications.

• Experience troubleshooting integrated software and hardware environments.

• Experience using Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Technical Skills

• Python

• C++

• Tcl/Tk

• Linux

• Windows

• Embedded Software Development

• Integration & Test

• Software Automation

• Jenkins

• Robot Framework

• Git / Bitbucket

• Jira

• Confluence

• Software Configuration Management

• Debugging

• Test Automation

• Continuous Integration (CI/CD)

• Agile Scrum

• Embedded Systems

• RF Systems

• Digital Systems

• Optical Systems

Why Join Northrop Grumman?

Join a team developing next-generation space technologies that support critical national defense missions. You'll work alongside highly skilled engineers on advanced space payload programs while gaining exposure to innovative technologies, collaborative Agile development, and mission-critical software systems.