Embedded Real-Time Software Architect with Secret Clearance

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead architecture and lifecycle management for embedded systems. The role requires an active Secret clearance and offers competitive salary ranges from $114k to $171k based on level and qualifications.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in software development, particularly in C/C++, and be proficient in real-time operating systems like VxWorks and FreeRTOS. Benefits include medical coverage, 401k, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience for Level 3, or 8+ years for Level 4.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required.
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for customers.
• Lead the architecture and lifecycle management of systems.
• Collaborate with teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-time operating systems

Object-oriented programming

Troubleshooting and debugging

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

Ph.D. in a STEM discipline

Tools

VxWorks

FreeRTOS

RT-Linux

GH Integrity

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead architecture and lifecycle management for embedded systems. The role requires an active Secret clearance and offers competitive salary ranges from $114k to $171k based on level and qualifications.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in software development, particularly in C/C++, and be proficient in real-time operating systems like VxWorks and FreeRTOS. Benefits include medical coverage, 401k, and educational assistance.