Embedded Software Engineer — On‑Site, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Chandler, AZ is recruiting embedded software engineers at junior to senior levels to support missile defense spacecraft and interceptors. The role focuses on OO software development in C/C++ within Linux environments and RTOSs such as VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, and Yocto Linux.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. You will work on a 100% on-site team, collaborating across disciplines to deliver critical defense technologies with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1–5 years of professional experience per Level 1–4 guidelines.
• Experience in embedded software for missile defense systems is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in Linux RTOS environments and real-time software.
• Strong communication skills and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop OO software in C/C++ within a Linux RTOS.
• Debug, test, and validate real-time embedded software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on missile defense systems.
• Contribute to software lifecycle from design to deployment.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

RTOS

OO software design

Debug & test

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

VxWorks

Integrity

LynxOS

Yocto Linux

RTOS environments

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Chandler, AZ is recruiting embedded software engineers at junior to senior levels to support missile defense spacecraft and interceptors. The role focuses on OO software development in C/C++ within Linux environments and RTOSs such as VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, and Yocto Linux.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. You will work on a 100% on-site team, collaborating across disciplines to deliver critical defense technologies with a focus on