2027 Associate S/W Embedded Engineer – Sykesville MD

Northrop Grumman • Sykesville, MD

2d • $72,700 - $131,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking entry-level embedded software engineers for its Sykesville, Maryland location. The role supports mission-enabling systems and offers hands-on experience designing and developing digital logic for advanced mission solutions. Engineers gain exposure to the programmable logic lifecycle, including design, simulation, implementation, verification, and system integration, and collaborate with experienced engineers to solve design challenges and learn best practices. The work uses a full lifecycle approach to the design, implementation, test verification, and production of digital electronic equipment and other hardware systems. The posting describes both Associate S/W Embedded Engineer and S/W Embedded Engineer levels, with bachelor's and master's degree qualifications respectively.

Requirements

• For the Associate level, be completing or have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• For the Associate level, major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• For the S/W Embedded Engineer level, be completing or have completed a master's degree from an accredited institution.
• For the S/W Embedded Engineer level, major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Current or active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital logic for advanced mission solutions.
• Participate in the programmable logic lifecycle, including design, simulation, implementation, verification, and system integration.
• Implement and debug designs in simulations and on real hardware.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to solve design challenges, receive feedback, and learn best practices.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle of design, implementation, test verification, and production of digital electronic equipment and other hardware systems.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level