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Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time

Northrop Grumman

$89,400 - $134,200
Sep 26, 2025
San Diego, CA, USA
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Northrop Grumman is looking to solve the problem of developing software for embedded and real-time systems for use in flight and mission critical systems, by hiring a Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time to join their team in San Diego, CA.

Requirements

  • Familiar with Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software
  • Familiar with all phases of the software development life cycle and Agile framework as a Product Owner, SCRUM Master, and/or team member
  • Experience with developing software and scripts on various programming languages: C, C++, Python, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, AND/OR KornShell for Safety-Critical applications/Systems
  • Familiar with Architecting, Designing, Implementing, Integrating, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software running on various RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, Real Time Embedded Linux)
  • Familiar with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, Fortify, AND/OR SonarQube
  • Familiar with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools
  • Experience with Agile Software Development, object-oriented architectures, designs, programming, debugging, and hardware-software integration and testing

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, integrate, modify and maintain customized or standardized embedded mission systems applications using software engineering best practices and standards
  • Participate in the full life-cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance
  • Architect and develop embedded mission systems software applications on a real time operating system
  • Be a part of Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines
  • Work in an innovative environment, on significantly diverse assignments, and in collaborative team settings across all levels
  • Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
  • Develop software and scripts on various programming languages: C, C++, Python, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, AND/OR KornShell for Safety-Critical applications/Systems

Other

  • Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher w/ a periodic review done within the last 6 years
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
  • Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time