Job Description Job Description Job Title: Staff Product Designer, Mission Applications Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Type: Contract To Hire Work Model: Onsite Security Clearance: Secret clearance Join a high-performing team supporting mission-critical digital transformation initiatives for a federal defense customer. This role offers the opportunity to influence the design and development of complex applications used to support operational decision-making, data-driven workflows, and mission outcomes. You'll work alongside product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to create intuitive user experiences for sophisticated enterprise platforms operating in secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead continuous product discovery efforts with end users, mission stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Translate complex operational workflows into intuitive user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready designs. Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback sessions to validate design decisions and drive continuous improvement. Partner closely with software engineers, data engineers, and product teams throughout the product lifecycle. Balance user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives to influence product strategy and priorities. Develop and maintain reusable design patterns to ensure consistency across applications and platforms. Advocate for user-centered design principles in product, technical, and stakeholder discussions. Contribute to the evolution of scalable design systems and best practices within secure enterprise environments. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of experience in product design, UX design, or human-centered design. Proven experience owning complex digital products from discovery through implementation and delivery. Strong expertise in user research, workflow analysis, prototyping, interaction design, and usability testing. Experience designing data-intensive applications, operational systems, or enterprise software platforms. Demonstrated success collaborating closely with software development teams in Agile environments. Portfolio showcasing relevant product design and UX work. Experience supporting a Department of Defense or federal government customer. Active Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting defense, national security, or other mission-critical government programs. Experience designing applications within enterprise data and analytics platforms such as Palantir Foundry or comparable technologies. Familiarity with government program management, acquisition, or operational environments. Advanced proficiency with Figma or similar UX/UI design and prototyping tools. Experience creating, implementing, or maintaining design systems. Understanding of accessibility standards and secure government technology environments. System One , and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ref:
10/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Staff Product Designer, Mission Applications Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Type: Contract To Hire Work Model: Onsite Security Clearance: Secret clearance Join a high-performing team supporting mission-critical digital transformation initiatives for a federal defense customer. This role offers the opportunity to influence the design and development of complex applications used to support operational decision-making, data-driven workflows, and mission outcomes. You'll work alongside product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to create intuitive user experiences for sophisticated enterprise platforms operating in secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead continuous product discovery efforts with end users, mission stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Translate complex operational workflows into intuitive user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready designs. Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback sessions to validate design decisions and drive continuous improvement. Partner closely with software engineers, data engineers, and product teams throughout the product lifecycle. Balance user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives to influence product strategy and priorities. Develop and maintain reusable design patterns to ensure consistency across applications and platforms. Advocate for user-centered design principles in product, technical, and stakeholder discussions. Contribute to the evolution of scalable design systems and best practices within secure enterprise environments. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of experience in product design, UX design, or human-centered design. Proven experience owning complex digital products from discovery through implementation and delivery. Strong expertise in user research, workflow analysis, prototyping, interaction design, and usability testing. Experience designing data-intensive applications, operational systems, or enterprise software platforms. Demonstrated success collaborating closely with software development teams in Agile environments. Portfolio showcasing relevant product design and UX work. Experience supporting a Department of Defense or federal government customer. Active Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting defense, national security, or other mission-critical government programs. Experience designing applications within enterprise data and analytics platforms such as Palantir Foundry or comparable technologies. Familiarity with government program management, acquisition, or operational environments. Advanced proficiency with Figma or similar UX/UI design and prototyping tools. Experience creating, implementing, or maintaining design systems. Understanding of accessibility standards and secure government technology environments. System One , and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ref:
Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing F-22 Raptor team is seeking a Lead System Designer in Berkeley, MO to join the F-22 Raptor Mission System Design Team with a focus on developing cutting edge engineering solutions to continue to advance the world's premier air superiority fighter, located in Berkeley, MO. The Lead System Designer will interact directly with customers, suppliers, partners, program management, integration, software, and test engineers. The selected applicant will be a member of a geographically dispersed, high-performing, collaborative team, and must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, excellent time-management, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The team operates in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to support all aspects of product development. The applicant will be expected to actively help the team to continuously improve and develop innovative and creative solutions to products and processes and to coach the team in system design best practices. Position Responsibilities: Collaboration with Responsible Engineers, customer technical staff, suppliers, and Lockheed Martin teammates to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system and software requirements for F-22 avionics sub-systems and weapon system architecture Resolve technical issues through coordination with engineering using established processes Manage Deliverables by defining plans for risk mitigation, issues, and opportunities; and, monitoring baseline plans to assess project performance, productivity, and lessons learned. Brief customer and program leadership on program status; risks, issues, and opportunities; and help needed. Clearly communicate technical information to other engineers and to management. Support the team as a lead engineer providing coaching/mentoring and constructive feedback to drive high-quality deliverables that meet program milestones. Work closely with cross functional teams in an integrated team environment. Problem solving and supporting other engineers in a team environment. Influence and review performance, specification, and compliance requirements Ensure and demonstrate traceability between the requirements, analysis, and design in digital systems models being developed by Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices and the final integrated products Ensure compliance and performance of system design to security and safety requirements and configuration control processes Contribute to defect management and resolution activities. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship A final Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Level 5 (Lead): 14+ years of work-related experience with a bachelor's degree or 12+ years of work-related experience with a masters or 9+ years of work-related experience with a PhD Travel up to10% of the time Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Active U.S. Secret Clearance or higher. (Active within last 2 years) Experience in an avionics, integration, and/or a mission systems role Experience with agile development methodologies Experience in the Aerospace Industry Experience with supporting a product through an entire development lifecycle Experience with systems engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS (Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System) Experience working within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other agile development environment Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Education: Level 5 (Lead): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Shift: This position is for 1st shift. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: Level 5 (Lead): $164,900 - $223,100 Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 26, 2026 Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shift Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
10/25/2026
Full time
Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing F-22 Raptor team is seeking a Lead System Designer in Berkeley, MO to join the F-22 Raptor Mission System Design Team with a focus on developing cutting edge engineering solutions to continue to advance the world's premier air superiority fighter, located in Berkeley, MO. The Lead System Designer will interact directly with customers, suppliers, partners, program management, integration, software, and test engineers. The selected applicant will be a member of a geographically dispersed, high-performing, collaborative team, and must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, excellent time-management, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The team operates in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to support all aspects of product development. The applicant will be expected to actively help the team to continuously improve and develop innovative and creative solutions to products and processes and to coach the team in system design best practices. Position Responsibilities: Collaboration with Responsible Engineers, customer technical staff, suppliers, and Lockheed Martin teammates to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system and software requirements for F-22 avionics sub-systems and weapon system architecture Resolve technical issues through coordination with engineering using established processes Manage Deliverables by defining plans for risk mitigation, issues, and opportunities; and, monitoring baseline plans to assess project performance, productivity, and lessons learned. Brief customer and program leadership on program status; risks, issues, and opportunities; and help needed. Clearly communicate technical information to other engineers and to management. Support the team as a lead engineer providing coaching/mentoring and constructive feedback to drive high-quality deliverables that meet program milestones. Work closely with cross functional teams in an integrated team environment. Problem solving and supporting other engineers in a team environment. Influence and review performance, specification, and compliance requirements Ensure and demonstrate traceability between the requirements, analysis, and design in digital systems models being developed by Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices and the final integrated products Ensure compliance and performance of system design to security and safety requirements and configuration control processes Contribute to defect management and resolution activities. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship A final Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Level 5 (Lead): 14+ years of work-related experience with a bachelor's degree or 12+ years of work-related experience with a masters or 9+ years of work-related experience with a PhD Travel up to10% of the time Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Active U.S. Secret Clearance or higher. (Active within last 2 years) Experience in an avionics, integration, and/or a mission systems role Experience with agile development methodologies Experience in the Aerospace Industry Experience with supporting a product through an entire development lifecycle Experience with systems engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS (Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System) Experience working within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other agile development environment Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Education: Level 5 (Lead): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Shift: This position is for 1st shift. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: Level 5 (Lead): $164,900 - $223,100 Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 26, 2026 Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shift Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Job Description Job Description Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO's vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI's software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase). The Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens shoulder-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the former case, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization. What you'll do: Design and build the user experience for agentic AI products across the office of the CTO: an enterprise knowledge assistant (Brain), an agent-driven engineering platform (Springboard), and enterprise AI/data applications. Prototype in code. Ship working React/TypeScript implementations, not mockups - then land them in production with the product teams. Design the core interaction patterns of agentic software: streaming responses, citations and provenance, multi-modal input, artifact sharing, and human-in-the-loop review and approval surfaces. Design interfaces for foundation-model based autonomy architectures and model lifecycle tooling: evaluation dashboards, trace inspection, observability, and verification surfaces. Conduct user research across engineers, operators, and executives; define personae and translate findings into design decisions. Investigate competing agentic and enterprise AI products; synthesize findings for engineering and product leadership. Establish reusable design patterns and a component vocabulary for AI applications across the organization. Drive adoption: instrument what you ship, watch real usage, and iterate daily. Required qualifications: 12+ years designing and building production software interfaces, with end-to-end ownership from research through shipped product. Expert-level React/TypeScript; you write production-quality front-end code, not just prototypes. Portfolio of shipped tools or applications demonstrating strong interaction design and visual craft. Hands-on experience designing LLM-powered experiences: streaming, progressive rendering, loading states, context and conversation management. Deep knowledge of client and UI state management, the DOM, browser APIs, WebSockets, and Server-Sent Events. Experience running user research and usability testing, and acting on the results. Strong software hygiene: Git, code review, testing, CI/CD. Fluid intelligence that allows one to operate effectively in ambiguous conditions while finding opportunities to drive technical efforts and force multiply. Experience with Linux, Docker, and a major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS). This role requires travel to a Shield AI location 1-3 times per quarter Preferred qualifications: Experience designing developer tools, IDEs, or engineering workflow products. Data visualization experience (D3, WebGL, dashboards); geospatial a plus. Experience building or maintaining a design system. Experience designing debugging/inspection UIs for generative AI systems. Experience with Electron (or similar). Experience with user experience design for video games or interactive media. Experience designing for "low code" or "no code" systems. Comfort reading C++ and/or Python and/or Go. Senior staff: $190,000-$290,000 Principal: $230,000-$340,000 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
10/21/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO's vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI's software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase). The Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens shoulder-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the former case, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization. What you'll do: Design and build the user experience for agentic AI products across the office of the CTO: an enterprise knowledge assistant (Brain), an agent-driven engineering platform (Springboard), and enterprise AI/data applications. Prototype in code. Ship working React/TypeScript implementations, not mockups - then land them in production with the product teams. Design the core interaction patterns of agentic software: streaming responses, citations and provenance, multi-modal input, artifact sharing, and human-in-the-loop review and approval surfaces. Design interfaces for foundation-model based autonomy architectures and model lifecycle tooling: evaluation dashboards, trace inspection, observability, and verification surfaces. Conduct user research across engineers, operators, and executives; define personae and translate findings into design decisions. Investigate competing agentic and enterprise AI products; synthesize findings for engineering and product leadership. Establish reusable design patterns and a component vocabulary for AI applications across the organization. Drive adoption: instrument what you ship, watch real usage, and iterate daily. Required qualifications: 12+ years designing and building production software interfaces, with end-to-end ownership from research through shipped product. Expert-level React/TypeScript; you write production-quality front-end code, not just prototypes. Portfolio of shipped tools or applications demonstrating strong interaction design and visual craft. Hands-on experience designing LLM-powered experiences: streaming, progressive rendering, loading states, context and conversation management. Deep knowledge of client and UI state management, the DOM, browser APIs, WebSockets, and Server-Sent Events. Experience running user research and usability testing, and acting on the results. Strong software hygiene: Git, code review, testing, CI/CD. Fluid intelligence that allows one to operate effectively in ambiguous conditions while finding opportunities to drive technical efforts and force multiply. Experience with Linux, Docker, and a major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS). This role requires travel to a Shield AI location 1-3 times per quarter Preferred qualifications: Experience designing developer tools, IDEs, or engineering workflow products. Data visualization experience (D3, WebGL, dashboards); geospatial a plus. Experience building or maintaining a design system. Experience designing debugging/inspection UIs for generative AI systems. Experience with Electron (or similar). Experience with user experience design for video games or interactive media. Experience designing for "low code" or "no code" systems. Comfort reading C++ and/or Python and/or Go. Senior staff: $190,000-$290,000 Principal: $230,000-$340,000 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Job Description Job Description Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO's vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI's software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase). The Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens shoulder-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the former case, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization. What you'll do: Design and build the user experience for agentic AI products across the office of the CTO: an enterprise knowledge assistant (Brain), an agent-driven engineering platform (Springboard), and enterprise AI/data applications. Prototype in code. Ship working React/TypeScript implementations, not mockups - then land them in production with the product teams. Design the core interaction patterns of agentic software: streaming responses, citations and provenance, multi-modal input, artifact sharing, and human-in-the-loop review and approval surfaces. Design interfaces for foundation-model based autonomy architectures and model lifecycle tooling: evaluation dashboards, trace inspection, observability, and verification surfaces. Conduct user research across engineers, operators, and executives; define personae and translate findings into design decisions. Investigate competing agentic and enterprise AI products; synthesize findings for engineering and product leadership. Establish reusable design patterns and a component vocabulary for AI applications across the organization. Drive adoption: instrument what you ship, watch real usage, and iterate daily. Required qualifications: 12+ years designing and building production software interfaces, with end-to-end ownership from research through shipped product. Expert-level React/TypeScript; you write production-quality front-end code, not just prototypes. Portfolio of shipped tools or applications demonstrating strong interaction design and visual craft. Hands-on experience designing LLM-powered experiences: streaming, progressive rendering, loading states, context and conversation management. Deep knowledge of client and UI state management, the DOM, browser APIs, WebSockets, and Server-Sent Events. Experience running user research and usability testing, and acting on the results. Strong software hygiene: Git, code review, testing, CI/CD. Fluid intelligence that allows one to operate effectively in ambiguous conditions while finding opportunities to drive technical efforts and force multiply. Experience with Linux, Docker, and a major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS). This role requires travel to a Shield AI location 1-3 times per quarter Preferred qualifications: Experience designing developer tools, IDEs, or engineering workflow products. Data visualization experience (D3, WebGL, dashboards); geospatial a plus. Experience building or maintaining a design system. Experience designing debugging/inspection UIs for generative AI systems. Experience with Electron (or similar). Experience with user experience design for video games or interactive media. Experience designing for "low code" or "no code" systems. Comfort reading C++ and/or Python and/or Go. Senior staff: $190,000-$290,000 Principal: $230,000-$340,000 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
10/19/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO's vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI's software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase). The Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens shoulder-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the former case, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization. What you'll do: Design and build the user experience for agentic AI products across the office of the CTO: an enterprise knowledge assistant (Brain), an agent-driven engineering platform (Springboard), and enterprise AI/data applications. Prototype in code. Ship working React/TypeScript implementations, not mockups - then land them in production with the product teams. Design the core interaction patterns of agentic software: streaming responses, citations and provenance, multi-modal input, artifact sharing, and human-in-the-loop review and approval surfaces. Design interfaces for foundation-model based autonomy architectures and model lifecycle tooling: evaluation dashboards, trace inspection, observability, and verification surfaces. Conduct user research across engineers, operators, and executives; define personae and translate findings into design decisions. Investigate competing agentic and enterprise AI products; synthesize findings for engineering and product leadership. Establish reusable design patterns and a component vocabulary for AI applications across the organization. Drive adoption: instrument what you ship, watch real usage, and iterate daily. Required qualifications: 12+ years designing and building production software interfaces, with end-to-end ownership from research through shipped product. Expert-level React/TypeScript; you write production-quality front-end code, not just prototypes. Portfolio of shipped tools or applications demonstrating strong interaction design and visual craft. Hands-on experience designing LLM-powered experiences: streaming, progressive rendering, loading states, context and conversation management. Deep knowledge of client and UI state management, the DOM, browser APIs, WebSockets, and Server-Sent Events. Experience running user research and usability testing, and acting on the results. Strong software hygiene: Git, code review, testing, CI/CD. Fluid intelligence that allows one to operate effectively in ambiguous conditions while finding opportunities to drive technical efforts and force multiply. Experience with Linux, Docker, and a major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS). This role requires travel to a Shield AI location 1-3 times per quarter Preferred qualifications: Experience designing developer tools, IDEs, or engineering workflow products. Data visualization experience (D3, WebGL, dashboards); geospatial a plus. Experience building or maintaining a design system. Experience designing debugging/inspection UIs for generative AI systems. Experience with Electron (or similar). Experience with user experience design for video games or interactive media. Experience designing for "low code" or "no code" systems. Comfort reading C++ and/or Python and/or Go. Senior staff: $190,000-$290,000 Principal: $230,000-$340,000 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Job Description Job Description This is a hybrid position; candidates must be able to commute to our office in North Andover, MA two days weekly Who We Are: PanelClaw , a part of Enstall Group, is the flat roof racking provider in North America. Our racking has been deployed on over 15,000 projects totaling more than 4.0GW in more than 35 countries around the world. We focus exclusively on flat roof systems. With this focus, and our 19 plus years of experience, we continue to transform the way flat roof PV is done; in the process, helping our partners to accelerate its adoption. As a Software QA Automation Specialist, you will design, generate, manage, support and document automation tools. These automation applications and processes involve both classic programming and agentic AI workflows. You will also provide support for the clawOS project by interfacing directly with the PanelClaw sales team, applications engineers and technical designers, as well as the Product Owner, in-house, and 3rd party software developers to resolve complex technical issues. What You'll Do: This position serves as a software automation specialist within the software QA(Quality Assurance) team. Participation in test planning, designing and coding Assists with analyzing test requirements and preparing for test execution Performs testing assignments against test strategy Uses both agentic AI and non-agentic AI to generate, perform, debug, document, report and analyze the full STLC Works with Agentic AI workflows through management and orchestration Executes, manages, tracks and troubleshoots smoke, UAT, E2E, integration, API and regression tests Collaborates with test lead/manager on testing assignments Collaboration with development team; ability to work with development team comfortably and under pressure Report and track defects Identifies, records, documents and tracks bugs until closure Perform regular Quality Assurance (QA) activities including: direct support to developers, verifying release candidates through multiple phases of testing and communicating all findings to stakeholders in real time Assist with upkeep of software related items (e.g. clawOS assets/data, internal Excel/AutoCAD templates, Helper tools, Block libraries, etc.) Assist with upkeep of customer service-related documentation, training material, FAQs etc Maintains good relationships with cross functional teams as the testing material, FAQs etc Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential What You'll Bring: BA/BS in computer science, information technology or related area (preferably technical design or software development) Experience with computer languages (C#, JS, TS, Rust, Java, etc.) and being able to understand code is critical. Experience in the areas of formal system and functional software testing within an SDLC/software development environment. Skilled in documentation reviewing and evaluating process & work products against quality criteria or requirements. Skilled in analyzing and reviewing requirements to understand system/software functionality. Experience using AI models and systems, both Agentic and non-agentic Knowledge of agentic QA/QC AI solutions, including conceptual understanding of ML/DL. Familiarity with formal software testing types and concepts Knowledge of Git protocol, packagers and repo process. Existing familiarity with commercial building codes and standards is a plus Proficiency in English with the ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing, without relying solely on AI tools. Strong project and people management skills, with strong attention to detail Motivated self-starter and fast learner Advanced problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task within a high-pressure environment Commitment to the values of Enstall What We'll Offer: In addition to a competitive benefit package, we offer all team members paid time off (PTO), development opportunities, educational assistance, 12 observed company holidays, paid parental leave, and a collaborative, inclusive culture. We offer competitive compensation determined by each individual's relevant experience, skills, education and location. We anticipate the base salary for this position to be between $100,000 -$125,000, if located in Massachusetts market. In addition to base salary, Enstall employees are eligible for either an annual bonus or commission, depending on their position. If your desired salary falls outside of these rates, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align. Who We Hire: Enstall is a global organization and places high value on creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunity for all applicants and staff. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at or by phone at . Enstall will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law. We encourage authenticity and invite you to join us each day just as you are.
10/19/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description This is a hybrid position; candidates must be able to commute to our office in North Andover, MA two days weekly Who We Are: PanelClaw , a part of Enstall Group, is the flat roof racking provider in North America. Our racking has been deployed on over 15,000 projects totaling more than 4.0GW in more than 35 countries around the world. We focus exclusively on flat roof systems. With this focus, and our 19 plus years of experience, we continue to transform the way flat roof PV is done; in the process, helping our partners to accelerate its adoption. As a Software QA Automation Specialist, you will design, generate, manage, support and document automation tools. These automation applications and processes involve both classic programming and agentic AI workflows. You will also provide support for the clawOS project by interfacing directly with the PanelClaw sales team, applications engineers and technical designers, as well as the Product Owner, in-house, and 3rd party software developers to resolve complex technical issues. What You'll Do: This position serves as a software automation specialist within the software QA(Quality Assurance) team. Participation in test planning, designing and coding Assists with analyzing test requirements and preparing for test execution Performs testing assignments against test strategy Uses both agentic AI and non-agentic AI to generate, perform, debug, document, report and analyze the full STLC Works with Agentic AI workflows through management and orchestration Executes, manages, tracks and troubleshoots smoke, UAT, E2E, integration, API and regression tests Collaborates with test lead/manager on testing assignments Collaboration with development team; ability to work with development team comfortably and under pressure Report and track defects Identifies, records, documents and tracks bugs until closure Perform regular Quality Assurance (QA) activities including: direct support to developers, verifying release candidates through multiple phases of testing and communicating all findings to stakeholders in real time Assist with upkeep of software related items (e.g. clawOS assets/data, internal Excel/AutoCAD templates, Helper tools, Block libraries, etc.) Assist with upkeep of customer service-related documentation, training material, FAQs etc Maintains good relationships with cross functional teams as the testing material, FAQs etc Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential What You'll Bring: BA/BS in computer science, information technology or related area (preferably technical design or software development) Experience with computer languages (C#, JS, TS, Rust, Java, etc.) and being able to understand code is critical. Experience in the areas of formal system and functional software testing within an SDLC/software development environment. Skilled in documentation reviewing and evaluating process & work products against quality criteria or requirements. Skilled in analyzing and reviewing requirements to understand system/software functionality. Experience using AI models and systems, both Agentic and non-agentic Knowledge of agentic QA/QC AI solutions, including conceptual understanding of ML/DL. Familiarity with formal software testing types and concepts Knowledge of Git protocol, packagers and repo process. Existing familiarity with commercial building codes and standards is a plus Proficiency in English with the ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing, without relying solely on AI tools. Strong project and people management skills, with strong attention to detail Motivated self-starter and fast learner Advanced problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task within a high-pressure environment Commitment to the values of Enstall What We'll Offer: In addition to a competitive benefit package, we offer all team members paid time off (PTO), development opportunities, educational assistance, 12 observed company holidays, paid parental leave, and a collaborative, inclusive culture. We offer competitive compensation determined by each individual's relevant experience, skills, education and location. We anticipate the base salary for this position to be between $100,000 -$125,000, if located in Massachusetts market. In addition to base salary, Enstall employees are eligible for either an annual bonus or commission, depending on their position. If your desired salary falls outside of these rates, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align. Who We Hire: Enstall is a global organization and places high value on creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunity for all applicants and staff. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at or by phone at . Enstall will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law. We encourage authenticity and invite you to join us each day just as you are.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Staff Embedded & Real Time Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This position can be filled on site in San Diego or Palmdale, California. In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software (SW) for our end-user customers and businesses. You will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels • Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customers • Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems • Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines Basic Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience. •Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC) •Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python •Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW •Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity •Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SWintegration and testing •Familiarity with at least two of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 422, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel •Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management •Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux. •Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex SW systems •Active in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret clearance. •Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.) Preferred Qualifications: •Current applicable SAP access •Basic understanding of PowerPC or ARM assembly •Able to read assembly and use CPU documentation to understand behaviors •Can identify moderate execution defects by only reading code • Understanding of how their embedded SW component will fit into a larger SW system / architecture • Able to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools • Familiarity with OS partitions and isolation architectures • High level understanding of architectural requirements for airworthiness certifications •Strong understanding of the following: o layered SW architectures (e.g. Application, System, Device) o SW hardware interfaces and where they exist in the architecture o Event driven (Interrupts), polling and synchronous SW architectures • Recent experience and proficiency with SW change control, change management, static analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, AND/OR Jenkins within the last three years. • Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/30/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Staff Embedded & Real Time Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This position can be filled on site in San Diego or Palmdale, California. In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software (SW) for our end-user customers and businesses. You will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels • Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customers • Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems • Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines Basic Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience. •Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC) •Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python •Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW •Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity •Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SWintegration and testing •Familiarity with at least two of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 422, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel •Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management •Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux. •Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex SW systems •Active in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret clearance. •Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.) Preferred Qualifications: •Current applicable SAP access •Basic understanding of PowerPC or ARM assembly •Able to read assembly and use CPU documentation to understand behaviors •Can identify moderate execution defects by only reading code • Understanding of how their embedded SW component will fit into a larger SW system / architecture • Able to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools • Familiarity with OS partitions and isolation architectures • High level understanding of architectural requirements for airworthiness certifications •Strong understanding of the following: o layered SW architectures (e.g. Application, System, Device) o SW hardware interfaces and where they exist in the architecture o Event driven (Interrupts), polling and synchronous SW architectures • Recent experience and proficiency with SW change control, change management, static analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, AND/OR Jenkins within the last three years. • Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
