Engineer Embedded Software

Northrop Grumman•Beavercreek, OH

10d•$83,400 - $155,400•Onsite

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman is seeking cleared Embedded Software Engineers in Beavercreek, Ohio. This role contributes to the development of embedded and real-time software solutions for mission-critical applications, with responsibilities across software design, development, integration, and test. The position works closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in a collaborative Agile environment. Our Beavercreek team is part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems and offers a highly collaborative, small-team environment within a larger enterprise. This role works across integrated teams and disciplines to develop advanced technologies and products that support critical customer missions. We value technical curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking, and we are looking for engineers who enjoy solving hard problems in a mission-focused environment. Why This Role Is Exciting: Mission-Driven Work: Help develop embedded software capabilities that support critical customer missions and operational needs Hands-On Engineering: Contribute directly to the design, development, integration, debugging, and test of embedded and real-time software Technical Development: Build experience across the software lifecycle while working on complex, mission-relevant engineering challenges Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in an Agile environment Broad Impact: Help shape software solutions that connect customer needs, system intent, and implementation across multidisciplinary programs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline with 2 years of experience (Engineer Level) or 5 years of experience (Principal Engineer Level); Master’s degree with 0 years of experience (Engineer Level) or 3 years of experience (Principal Engineer Level); or PhD with 0 years of experience (Principal Engineer Level)
Experience in C/C++ and/or Rust
Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time systems
US Citizenship is required
An active US Government Secret clearance
Ability to work full-time onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio

Nice To Haves

Experience developing software in Rust
Experience with Xilinx-based platforms and tools
Experience using Agile software development processes and tools such as Jira
Experience using DevSecOps tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify, or Nexus
Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development and modification

Responsibilities

Contributes to the development of embedded and real-time software solutions for mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities across software design, development, integration, and test.
Works closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in a collaborative Agile environment.
Contribute directly to the design, development, integration, debugging, and test of embedded and real-time software.
Build experience across the software lifecycle while working on complex, mission-relevant engineering challenges.
Work closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in an Agile environment.
Help shape software solutions that connect customer needs, system intent, and implementation across multidisciplinary programs.