Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer – Flight Systems (TS)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer for a position in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

You will develop, integrate, and test embedded software for flight and mission‑critical systems, emphasizing real‑time operating systems, hardware/software integration, and simulation tools. The role involves designing and executing automated tests, collaborating with systems engineers and program leadership, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM field with related engineering experience.
• Experience in embedded software for flight and mission systems is required.
• Experience with real-time OS, CSPI, and lab environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated tests for embedded software.
• Participate in a lab environment on Agile projects.
• Apply knowledge across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Analyze requirements for computer software configuration items (CSCI).
• Develop detailed, clear, and concise technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose software installation, integration, acceptance, and operational issues.

Skills

UAV routing

Real-time C/C++

Python scripting

JavaScript

SOAP

Java services

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Coverity

SonarQube

Fortify

MATLAB

SOAP frameworks

Java services

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer for a position in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

You will develop, integrate, and test embedded software for flight and mission‑critical systems, emphasizing real‑time operating systems, hardware/software integration, and simulation tools. The role involves designing and executing automated tests, collaborating with systems engineers and program leadership, and maintaining documentation.