Senior Embedded Systems Architect - Real-Time Multicore DSP

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA, is seeking a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Level 6) to join the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. This on-site role focuses on real-time, multicore software development and secure missile weapon system architectures.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in C++, DSP, and RTOS, with system‑level partitioning and experience across hardware, firmware, and software teams. U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a technical field with extensive embedded software experience.
• Strong C++ and DSP background with real-time, multicore systems.
• Experience across hardware, firmware and software teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into robust embedded software for real-time multicore platforms.
• Design, code, test and debug system-level software and components.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware and algorithm teams for integration.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain architectural artifacts.

Skills

C++

DSP

Python

System architecture

RTOS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Git

VxWorks

Oscilloscope

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA, is seeking a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Level 6) to join the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. This on-site role focuses on real-time, multicore software development and secure missile weapon system architectures.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in C++, DSP, and RTOS, with system‑level partitioning and experience across hardware, firmware, and software teams. U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.