Embedded Software Engineer – Safety-Critical RTOS

Talentify; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Software Engineer to join a dynamic team in Oklahoma City, focusing on strategic operating units and modernization programs. You will contribute across software design, development, testing, integration, and DevOps in safety‑critical environments.

The role requires proficiency in C/C++, Python, and RTOS, with experience in Agile practices and software life-cycle activities. A clearance readiness mindset and strong collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years of software engineering experience, or Master’s/PhD with 0 years.
• Familiar with Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software.
• Experience across the software development life cycle and Agile as Product Owner/SCRUM Master or team member.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, and/or KornShell for safety-critical apps.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Strategic Operating Units across sustainment and modernization programs.
• Contribute to software engineering initiatives including design, development, testing, integration, and DevOps.
• Work with multiple programming languages and RTOS environments like VxWorks or Real Time Embedded Linux.
• Participate in software configuration management, and CI/CD toolchains.

Skills

C

C++

Python

RTOS

Agile

CI/CD

Code analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Coverity

Fortify

SonarQube

Jenkins

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Software Engineer to join a dynamic team in Oklahoma City, focusing on strategic operating units and modernization programs. You will contribute across software design, development, testing, integration, and DevOps in safety‑critical environments.

The role requires proficiency in C/C++, Python, and RTOS, with experience in Agile practices and software life-cycle activities. A clearance readiness mindset and strong collaboration are essential.