Staff RTOS Embedded Architect - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff RTOS Embedded Architect 5 to join our Advanced Weapons team in Northridge, CA. This full-time, on-site role focuses on defining architecture for real-time embedded software on RTOS-based platforms for weapon systems.

Responsibilities include leading software architecture, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring safety, security, and performance requirements are met. A current DoW Secret clearance is required, with SAP eligibility.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 12+ years embedded software experience; or MS with 10+ years, plus 4 extra years in lieu of degree.
• Proven software architect or technical lead for embedded systems.
• Experience with at least one major RTOS: VxWorks, ThreadX, FreeRTOS, or Green Hills INTEGRITY.
• Experience designing multi-threaded, multi-process systems with real-time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead software architectures for RTOS-based embedded devices and systems (multi-core, distributed nodes, safety-critical).
• Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software including low-level drivers and board bring-up.
• Create and maintain HAL/OSAL for embedded systems.
• Define and enforce architectural guidelines, coding standards, and design patterns across cross-functional teams.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC in an Agile environment, including requirements verification and validation.
• Lead integration of RTOS (VxWorks) ensuring deterministic scheduling and IPC.
• Mentor embedded engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical guidance across disciplines.

Skills

C/C++ programming

RTOS architecture

Embedded systems

Mentoring/leadership

Education

BS in Computer/Electrical/Aerospace Eng or related

Tools

Git

Jenkins

CMake

Yocto

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff RTOS Embedded Architect 5 to join our Advanced Weapons team in Northridge, CA. This full-time, on-site role focuses on defining architecture for real-time embedded software on RTOS-based platforms for weapon systems.

Responsibilities include leading software architecture, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring safety, security, and performance requirements are met. A current DoW Secret clearance is required, with SAP eligibility.