Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 79,300 - 118,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our Charlottesville, VA site. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software and firmware components for mission systems, with opportunities to work across the full software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of relevant engineering experience, strong C/C++ skills, and familiarity with Linux or VxWorks RTOS, software architecture, and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or related STEM field with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience (Masters with 0 years).
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C/C++.
• Experience developing Embedded Software running Linux or VxWorks RTOS.
• Familiarity with software architecture and design patterns.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with CI/CD Pipeline development (DevOps).
• Familiarity with Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Familiarity with various version control systems and Agile planning tools (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase; Jira).
• US Citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret clearance; occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, operate, and maintain software components and firmware for defense systems.
• Apply SBOM and model-based engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to meet requirements.

Skills

C/C++ OOP

Embedded software development

Linux/VxWorks RTOS

Software architecture concepts

Scripting (Python, Bash)

CI/CD / DevOps

Agile / Waterfall

Git / Jira / Agile tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related STEM

Tools

Git

GitLab

GitHub

Bitbucket

ClearCase

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

As an Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise‑wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model‑based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team‑oriented with a focus on team empowerment and shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

Northrop Grumman is looking to add to our talented team of Embedded Software Engineers. Our engineers are self‑starters who are part of a team of software professionals developing world‑class software to meet our customer’s high expectations. The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. The individual shall apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of engineering applications and products within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting, and Survivability division. This includes interfacing with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel. The ideal individual will have experience including the full software development life cycle, which includes requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration.

This position will be full‑time, on‑site at our Charlottesville, VA location.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related STEM degree with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant engineering experience (Masters with 0 years experience)
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C/C++
• Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or (VxWorks) Real Time Operating Systems
• Familiarity with Software architecture (design patterns, object‑oriented design)
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.)
• Familiarity in CI/CD Pipeline development (DevOps)
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile
• Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc.)
• Familiarity with Modeling Tools such as CAMEO, Rational
• US Citizenship Required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start
• Occasional travel required to support program and customer needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.)
• Experience with Software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile
• Experience with Java
• Experience with CI/CD Pipeline Development (Dev/Ops)
• Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware
• Active Secret Clearance

Salary & Benefits

Primary level salary range: $79,300.00 – $118,900.00.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.