Software Embedded Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Camarillo, CA seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to develop embedded real-time software and work on-site at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu. You will join a Scrum team, collaborating with customers and internal sites while resolving defects and integrating with a range of tools.

The role requires a BS/MS in STEM with 1–2 years of experience, proficiency in Ada/C/C++, and a active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in STEM with 2 years of experience or MS with 1 year in a STEM field.
• Experience with Ada, C/C++, and C#.
• US Citizenship and DoD Secret Clearance (or higher).

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded real-time system software.
• Work in an Agile environment as part of a scrum team.
• Resolve software and system defects.
• Collaborate with our customer, internal NGC sites and disciplines.
• Participate and contribute to peer reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical inter-change meetings.

Skills

Ada

C/C++

C#

Object-oriented programming

Team collaboration

Education

BS in STEM with 2 years of experience

MS in STEM with 1 year of experience

Tools

Ada

C/C++

C#

RTOS

Git

Bitbucket

Rational ClearCase

DOORS

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

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.

The software team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Software Engineer based out of Camarillo, CA. The work will be performed at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu and our Northrop Grumman Camarillo, CA office. Note: Due to the classified nature of the work, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on‑site.

What you’ll get to do:

• Develop embedded real‑time system software.
• Work in an Agile environment as part of a scrum team.
• Resolve software and system defects.
• Collaborate with our customer, internal NGC sites and disciplines.
• Participate and contribute to peer reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical inter‑change meetings.
• Use project dependent tools including Rational Clear Case, ClearQuest, DOORS, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Ada, C/C++, C#, Python, Green Hills Integrity RTOS, Windows, and Linux.

Basic Qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer:

• BS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 2 years of experience, or MS degree in a STEM field with 1 year of experience.
• Experience with a higher‑order language such as Ada, C/C++, C#.
• Knowledge of object‑oriented software development.
• Ability to function as a member of an integrated team.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., git, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.).
• US Citizenship required.
• Current DoD Secret Clearance or higher.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Strong collaborative mindset.
• Experience working full software life cycle on large‑scale formal DoD program.
• Experience programming with Ada language.
• Experience programming with C++ language.
• Experience with real‑time embedded software development.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Electronic Warfare system development and design experience.

Salary & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00. The 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.

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.