On-Site Embedded Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking engineers with a background in Embedded Software Engineering for an on-site role supporting advanced missile defense systems. Candidates should have hands-on C/C++ in Linux, RTOS experience, and a track record across the software lifecycle. Required is a U.S.

Government Secret clearance (active) and a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and delivering dependable, state-of-the-art

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or related field.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application.
• 2 years of professional experience (Bachelor) or 1 year (Master) in embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Develop object-oriented C/C++ software for Linux-based embedded systems.
• Perform embedded real-time software development, debugging and testing.
• Work with RTOS environments such as VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or equivalent.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from design to delivery.
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication; collaborate with team members.
• Apply problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex systems.

Skills

OO Software in C/C++

Embedded RTOS development

RTOS environments

SDLC

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

VxWorks

Integrity RTOS

LynxOS

Yocto Linux

Linux

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking engineers with a background in Embedded Software Engineering for an on-site role supporting advanced missile defense systems. Candidates should have hands-on C/C++ in Linux, RTOS experience, and a track record across the software lifecycle. Required is a U.S.

Government Secret clearance (active) and a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and delivering dependable, state-of-the-art