Embedded DevOps/DevSecOps Lead Level 4 AHT - Northrop Grumman

Polluxa, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Embedded DevOps/DevSecOps Lead to define, design, and own the end-to-end CI/CD pipeline architecture for missile programs within the Advanced Weapons BU. You will implement secure, scalable pipelines, drive automation across development streams, and mentor teams.

Must hold DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain SAP clearance and operate on-site in Northridge, CA. The role emphasizes expertise in embedded software development, real-time constraints, and secure

Qualifications

• Experience designing end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for embedded missile programs.
• Hands-on with DevSecOps tooling and secure software practices.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and own end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for missile program codebases, selecting and integrating tools such as Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, and the Atlassian suite.
• Develop and maintain pipeline automation scripts and build configurations (CMake, VisualStudio, custom build scripts).
• Architect secure artifact repositories and version-control strategies with DoD-compliant traceability.
• Implement static analysis and security gates within pipelines for C++, Python, and VxWorks.
• Collaborate with embedded engineers to tailor build/test processes for real-time, safety-critical apps.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to DevOps/DevSecOps teams.

Skills

DevOps

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Jenkins

Nexus

SonarQube

Atlassian suite

CMake

Visual Studio

Security clearance

Embedded software

C++

Python

VxWorks

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

Job description

Description

Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Embedded DevOps/DevSecOps Lead 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As an integral part of our multi-discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons, you will be on the forefront of developing next generation solutions to protect technology for our nation’s warfighters.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have a current US Government DoD Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP .

The Embedded DevOps/DevSecOps Lead will define, design, and own the end‑to‑end CI/CD pipeline architecture for Missile Programs within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. In this position, you will craft secure, scalable pipeline solutions, drive implementation across multiple development streams, and continuously improve automation, testing, and deployment practices. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in DevSecOps tools and processes together with hands‑on experience in embedded software development, understanding the unique constraints of real‑time and safety‑critical code. The Embedded DevSecOps Lead will serve as the primary liaison between engineering teams, program managers, and senior leadership, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value. Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and coordination across multiple networks and sites to ensure consistent standards and seamless collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and own end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines for missile program codebases, selecting and integrating tools such as Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, and the Atlassian (Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence) suite.
• Develop and maintain pipeline automation scripts and build configurations (CMake, VisualStudio, custom build scripts) to support continuous integration, testing, and delivery of embedded software.
• Architect secure artifact repositories and version‑control strategies, ensuring traceability, reproducibility, and compliance with DoD security requirements.
• Implement static analysis, code quality gates, and vulnerability scanning within the pipeline using SonarQube and other tooling to enforce secure coding practices across C++, Python, and VxWorks projects.
• Collaborate with embedded software engineers to tailor build and test processes for real‑time, safety‑critical applications, handling cross‑compilation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, and simulation environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and operations teams, fostering DevSecOps best practices and continuous improvement.