Space Embedded Software Engineer (Secret) – Onsite, 9/80

Artha Nexgen; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop space flight software, focusing on C/C++ on RTOS platforms. The role is 100% onsite and requires active Secret clearance; the position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

You will work across disciplines to define requirements, develop BSPs and device drivers, and validate software in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required.
• Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python.
• Understanding of embedded system tools, real-time OS, and avionics integration and test practices.
• Experience with Linux programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software modules and work with data protocols (UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, SPI, etc.).
• Configure board support packages and device drivers.
• Collaborate to establish flight-software requirements, testing and verification plans.
• Integrate flight software with simulation platforms and hardware-in-the-loop setups.
• Analyze resources to improve efficiency, stability, and speed.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

RTOS

Linux

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

SpaceWire

UART

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop space flight software, focusing on C/C++ on RTOS platforms. The role is 100% onsite and requires active Secret clearance; the position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

You will work across disciplines to define requirements, develop BSPs and device drivers, and validate software in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments.