RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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's Space Sector is seeking a Embedded Software Engineer
• Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Saint Charles, MO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

An organization within Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, Cutting Edge Optronics is a leading provider of high-power laser diode arrays, high power pump modules and diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer capable of supplying unmounted diode bars, packaged laser diodes, DPSS modules, laser diode drivers and complete DPSS laser systems. Our diode laser-based products have become industry standards and are used in a wide variety of commercial and military applications.

*Learn more about Cutting Edge Optronics at our website: *https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/cutting-edge-optronics/.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
In this job, you will:

• Perform design and development of analog circuits, digital circuits, microcontrollers, equipment racks, circuit board assemblies, cable assemblies, and test equipment.

• Generate design documentation using Ki Cad, Visio, and other legacy tools as required.

• Develop specifications for, and perform selection of, components for use in electrical equipment.

• Develop and test control software using Python.

• Provide engineering support of laser system projects.

• Provide engineering support of fielded products and engineering support to the electronics production group.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience

• OR - Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.

• No clearance required to start

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience

• OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience

• OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience.

• No clearance required to start

• 3-5 years of design experience in the areas of analog and digital electronics, microcontrollers, power electronics, and PWBs/CCAs.

• Demonstrated proficiency with programming using Python.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to cross functional team members.

• Ability to work effectively while supporting multiple projects.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team.

*Preferred Qualifications: *

• Experience in developing electronic controllers used with laser systems.

• Experience with Ki Cad for PWB/CCA design.

• Experience with Raspberry Pi computers and microcontrollers.

• Experience with schematic capture, MS Office, Visio.

• Experience with the Linux operating system.

• Experience with networking fundamentals including protocols, configuration, and addressing.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.

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