Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Real-Time, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 192,800 - 289,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join our Advanced Weapons Business Unit. This full-time position, based in Northridge, CA, emphasizes developing next-generation software solutions for defense systems.

The ideal candidate will leverage significant experience in C++ and DSP, managing robust software integrated with hardware components. An active security clearance is required, and the role involves close collaboration across diverse teams.

Salary ranges from $192,800 to $289,200, alongside various benefits and opportunities for overtime and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in C++ and fluency in at least one additional language.
• Proven experience in system architecture involving hardware and software.
• Strong background in digital signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Translate system requirements into robust embedded-device software.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams for seamless integration.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C++

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Real-time software development

Communication protocols (SPI, UART, etc.)

Version-control systems (Git)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 14 years of experience or Master's with 12 years or Ph.D. with 10 years

Tools

VxWorks

Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join our Advanced Weapons Business Unit. This full-time position, based in Northridge, CA, emphasizes developing next-generation software solutions for defense systems.

The ideal candidate will leverage significant experience in C++ and DSP, managing robust software integrated with hardware components. An active security clearance is required, and the role involves close collaboration across diverse teams.

Salary ranges from $192,800 to $289,200, alongside various benefits and opportunities for overtime and bonuses.