The software team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Software Engineer based out of Camarillo, CA. Come join our team and support our EA-18G Growler Program. All software tasking will be performed at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu and our Northrop Grumman Camarillo, CA office.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.
What you’ll get to do:
- Develop embedded real-time system software
- Work in an Agile environment as part of a scrum team
- Resolve software and system defects
- Collaborate with our customer, internal NGC sites and disciplines
- Participate and contribute to peer reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical inter-change meetings
- Use project dependent tools including:
- Rational Clear Case, ClearQuest, DOORS
- Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
- Ada, C/C++, C#, Python
- Green Hills Integrity RTOS, Windows, and Linux
Basic Qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer:
- BS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 2 years of experience, or MS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 1 years of experience
- Experience with a higher order language such as Ada, C/C++, C#
- Knowledge of object-oriented software development
- Ability to function as a member of an integrated team
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. git, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.)
- US Citizenship required
- Current DoD Secret Clearance or higher
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong verbal communication and customer service skills
- Strong collaborative mindset
- Experience working full software life cycle experience on large scale formal DoD program
- Experience programming with Ada language
- Experience programming with C++ language
- Experience with real-time embedded software development
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Electronic Warfare system development and design experience
Skills Required
- BS in a STEM field with 2 years experience, or MS in a STEM field with 1 year experience
- Experience with higher order languages such as Ada, C, C++, or C#
- Knowledge of object-oriented software development
- Ability to function as a member of an integrated team
- Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.)
- Familiarity with Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, DOORS, Jira, Confluence, Green Hills Integrity RTOS, Windows, and Linux
- US Citizenship
- Current DoD Secret clearance or higher
- Experience with real-time embedded software development
- Experience programming with Ada
- Experience programming with C++
- Experience working full software life cycle on large-scale formal DoD programs
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Electronic Warfare system development and design experience
- Strong verbal communication and customer service skills
- Strong collaborative mindset
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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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







