Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and integrate embedded software for navigation and avionics systems within a Model‑Based Engineering framework and Agile DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities include designing, testing, and debugging software; collaborating across teams; translating requirements into code; and contributing to real-time, safety‑critical software using MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Experience translating formal requirements into software designs.
• Proficiency in a high-level language (C, C++, Java) or a scripting language (Python).
• Familiarity with software management tools (ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, Jira).
• Ability to design, code, and test new features or modify existing software.
• Strong debugging skills and defect resolution experience.
• Experience with open software/system architecture solutions.
• Collaborative work style in an Agile environment.
• US citizenship required.
• Capacity to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Willingness to work on-site at the Woodland Hills, CA facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and test embedded software for navigation and avionics systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform software and system integration on state-of-the-art hardware.
• Translate formal software requirements into software designs and code.
• Use Model-Based Engineering (MBE) techniques, including MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE.
• Apply best engineering practices for real-time, safety-critical systems.
• Debug and correct defects in existing software.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and test planning.

Skills

C++

C

Java

Python

Agile

Debugging

MBE

MATLAB/Simulink

SCADE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SCADE

DOORS

LDRA

VectorCAST

Polyspace

ClearCase

Git

ClearQuest

Jira

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: No. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Summary

Embedded Software Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. The role focuses on developing and integrating embedded software for advanced navigation systems, working within a Model‑Based Engineering framework and Agile DevSecOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and test embedded software for navigation and avionics systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to perform software and system integration on state‑of‑the‑art hardware.
• Translate formal software requirements into software designs and code.
• Use Model‑Based Engineering (MBE) techniques, including MATLAB/Simulink or SCADE.
• Apply best engineering practices for real‑time, safety‑critical systems.
• Debug and correct defects in existing software.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and test planning.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of hands‑on software development experience.
• Experience translating formal requirements into software designs.
• Proficiency in a high‑level language (C, C++, Java) or a scripting language (Python).
• Familiarity with software management tools (ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, Jira).
• Ability to design, code, and test new features or modify existing software.
• Strong debugging skills and defect resolution experience.
• Experience with open software/system architecture solutions.
• Collaborative work style in an Agile environment.
• US citizenship required.
• Capacity to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Willingness to work on‑site at the Woodland Hills, CA facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Experience with DOORS for software requirements management.
• MATLAB/Simulink model‑based software development experience.
• Knowledge of INS/GPS system requirements and Kalman filter design.
• Experience developing, verifying, certifying, and releasing mission‑critical software in compliance with RTCA DO‑178B/C or similar guidelines.
• Hands‑on experience with communication protocols (MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC‑429, RS‑422).
• Real‑time safety‑critical embedded software development, including APIs, interfaces, and device drivers.
• Navigation and/or Integrated Avionics System development experience.
• Ability to produce UML designs or MBE models using Rhapsody, Simulink, or SCADE.
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, unit test, integration, and maintenance.
• Proficiency with software test tools (LDRA, Vector Cast) and code analysis tools (Polyspace).

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00. Compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and potential long‑term incentives for senior roles. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business).

EEO Statement

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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.