Embedded Software Engineer (Secret) - Level 5 (Chandler)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

9/80 schedule

Total Rewards and benefits package

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Chandler, AZ seeks an Embedded Software Engineer – Level 5 for the Glide Phase Interphase program. The role is 100% onsite to define and develop mission‑critical software, with focus on C/C++ on Linux, RTOS, and hardware integration.

You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, collaborate with hardware teams, and participate in CI/CD workflows, with a strong emphasis on analytical problem-solving and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of professional experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in designing, developing, testing, and debugging C/C++ software on Linux.
• Proficiency with real‑time operating systems and embedded software lifecycles.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with hardware teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and debug embedded software systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for system integration and validation.
• Contribute to software standards and lifecycle processes.
• Participate in CI/CD workflows and toolchains for delivery.

Skills

OO Software development in C/C++

Embedded real-time software

RTOS environments (VxWorks, Integrity,

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years experience

Master's degree + 10 years experience

PhD + 8 years experience

Tools

PowerPC

ARM

RISC-V

CI/CD (Jenkins or GitLab CI)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Embedded Software Engineer – Level 5 working for the Glide Phase Interphase (GPI) Program located in Chandler, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Our Embedded Software Engineers:
Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.

In this job, you will:

• Have Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++on Linux environment
• Have embedded real-time software development, debug and test
• Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
• Experience with full software development lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience

• Must have U.S. Citizenship with an active, in scope Secret level clearance at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PowerPC, ARM, and/or RISC-V architecture

• Experience in design, integration and testing with real time computer in loop and hardware in loop test laboratories

• Experience in developing interfaces to support system hardware integration efforts

• Experience with CI/CD such as Jenkins or Gilab CI

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00The 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.