Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Embedded Software Engineer / Embedded Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization onsite in Melbourne, FL.
Accomplish:
This position offers the opportunity to design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
Essential Functions:
- Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and 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
- Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and safety critical systems
- Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines
This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Software Engineer level 1 or a Software Engineer level 2
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Embedded Software Engineer (level 1):
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
- Familiarity with developing software and scripts in C, Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python for Safety-Critical applications/Systems.
- Familiarity with Architecting, Designing, Modeling, Implementing, Maintaining, Integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software written in OO C++ running on Real-Time Operating Systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux.
- Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Basic Qualifications for a Embedded Software Engineer (level 2):
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related experience; OR Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of related experience
- Demonstrated professional experience developing software and scripts in C, Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python for Safety-Critical applications/Systems within the last 2 years.
- Experience Architecting, Designing, Modeling, Implementing, Maintaining, Integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software written in OO C++ running on Real-Time Operating Systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux within the last 1 years.
- Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Preferred Qualifications for both an Associate Embedded Software Engineer and Software Engineer:
- Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems
- Experience with DOORs AND/OR Software Requirement Specification Testing using Simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, AND/OR Bash.
- Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, SonarQube, AND/OR Fortify.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Associate level) or Bachelor's + 2 years experience / Master's with 0 years (level 2)
- Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to employment
- Experience developing software/scripts in C, Object Oriented C++, and/or Python for safety-critical systems
- Experience architecting, designing, implementing, integrating, debugging, verifying safety-critical embedded real-time software on RTOS (VxWorks, Integrity, or Real Time Embedded Linux)
- Demonstrated recent (within last 2 years) professional experience for level 2 roles and RTOS experience within last year (level 2)
- Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and test/integration engineers
- Experience with DOORS and/or software requirements specification testing using simulators and automated scripting (Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, Bash)
- Experience with static and dynamic code analysis and fuzzing tools (Coverity, SonarQube, Fortify, fuzzers)
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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