Northrop Grumman’s Defense System's, Advanced Weapons Division is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer-Level 3/4, located in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on-site with no hybrid opportunities.
This position supports the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Program. As a member of the Software team, you will work in a fast-paced environment as part of the Operational Flight Program (OFP) team. The ideal candidate has strong embedded software engineering expertise and a solid background in real-time systems.
Responsibilities:
- Implement software based on software-level requirements and defect reports.
- Collaborate with systems and software engineers to develop and maintain software architecture models.
- Develop, integrate, and test software on lab assets.
- Support verification and validation activities to ensure all integrated CSCIs function as intended.
- Participate in embedded software development activities, including implementation, unit/integration testing, system-level integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification.
- Develop software in real-time operating systems (RTOS), such as VxWorks.
Basic Qualifications
Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Level 3):
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of software engineering experience with any exposure embedded systems; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of software engineering experience with any exposure embedded systems.
- Experience in developing RTOS such as vxWorks
- Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications
- Experience with hardware in the loop testing
- Current US Government DoW Secret security clearance
Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Level 4):
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of eight (8) years of software engineering experience with any exposure embedded systems; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of six (6 years of software engineering experience with any exposure embedded systems.
- Experience in developing RTOS such as vxWorks
- Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications
- Experience with hardware in the loop testing
- Current US Government DoW Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the defense industry and design in an aerospace environment
- Experience in multiple aerospace and defense technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms).
- Have technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas (e.g., Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyber)
- Experience in assessing legacy system architecture and innovation for future potential technology development.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline and at least five years of software engineering experience with embedded systems exposure for Level 3
- Master of Science in an engineering discipline and at least three years of software engineering experience with embedded systems exposure may substitute for Level 3
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline and at least eight years of software engineering experience with embedded systems exposure for Level 4
- Master of Science in an engineering discipline and at least six years of software engineering experience with embedded systems exposure may substitute for Level 4
- Experience developing with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks
- Embedded software experience and ability to read code and verify implementation against software requirements specifications
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Current U.S. Government Department of War Secret security clearance
- Experience in the defense industry and aerospace design
- Experience with aerospace and defense technologies such as sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, or platforms
- Technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas, including air, land, sea, space, or cyber
- Experience assessing legacy system architecture and identifying future technology development opportunities
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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