Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Melbourne Florida)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 79,300 - 118,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Software Engineer specialized in Embedded and Real Time systems located in Melbourne, Florida. The ideal candidate will design and develop applications while working with Agile Scrum teams.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, with knowledge in C, Object-Oriented C++, Python, and Active DoD Secret Security Clearance. Salary range is $79,300 to $118,900, accompanied by comprehensive benefits including health and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of related experience or Master's with no experience.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience in embedded real-time software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded mission system applications.
• Work within Agile Scrum teams on software baselines.
• Engage in full software development life cycle.

Skills

C

Object-Oriented C++

Python

Agile Framework

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Embedded Systems

VxWorks

Real-time Operating Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Atlassian suite

GitHub

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Rhapsody

Cameo

Coverity

SonarQube

Fortify

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required: Yes (Secret)

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Position

Software Engineer – Embedded and Real Time

Location: Melbourne, Florida (Onsite)

Overview

At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, we develop advanced flight and mission‑critical systems using embedded technologies. Our culture values innovation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, modify, and maintain embedded mission system applications.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, modeling, design, implementation, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal testing, release, installation, and maintenance.
• Architect and develop software applications on real-time operating systems.
• Work within Agile Scrum teams to deliver multiple software baselines.

Essential Functions

• Work in an innovative environment with diverse assignments and collaborative teams.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle.
• Lead embedded mission systems software development on real-time OS.
• Engage with Agile Scrum processes.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualification: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years experience.
• Knowledge of Agile Framework.
• Experience developing software and scripts in C, Object‑Oriented C++, and/or Python for safety/mission-critical applications.
• Familiarity with software change control, change management, and CI/CD tools (Atlassian suite, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience architecting, designing, modeling with Rhapsody or Cameo.
• Implementing, maintaining, integrating, debugging, verifying, qualifying safety/mission‑critical embedded real‑time software written in OO C++ on VxWorks, Integrity, or Real‑time Embedded Linux.
• Knowledge of static & dynamic code analysis and fuzzing tools such as Coverity, SonarQube, or Fortify.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (in‑scope) with ability to obtain/maintain special program access prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00. Salary determined by role scope, experience, education, skills, and market. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, PTO, and other benefits.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.