Sr Staff Engineer Embedded Software -20486

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Roy, UT, USA
In-Office
167K-250K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Provides technical leadership for mission-critical embedded software supporting flight systems guidance, navigation, and controls. Architects, designs, integrates, tests, deploys, and optimizes real-time embedded systems, including board support packages, drivers, middleware, and hardware interfaces. Leads system architecture, simulation and formal testing, troubleshooting, and defect resolution while mentoring engineers. The role also involves performance optimization, engineering metrics, schedule planning, technical execution, and support for the Sentinel Program.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

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 Defense Systems is seeking Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineers for the Special Programs and Futures Onyx Software Team. This position will be located in Roy, Utah.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership within the Flight Systems Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Software team, focusing on the development of mission critical software products. They will architect complex systems and lead the design, development, testing, and deployment phases, ensuring compatibility through the development and integration of board support packages and driver implementations. Expertise in real-time operating systems is essential, including configuring kernel parameters, managing task scheduling, and implementing inter-process communication. To include the development and facilitation of middleware integration, utilizing appropriate communication models. Responsibilities include integrating application, system, and device layers on real-time embedded systems, performing performance measurements, and optimizing throughput to enhance system performance, and mentoring software engineers. Candidate will also participate and advise in the formal testing approach for embedded software products, closed loop sim integration, and defect troubleshooting and resolution. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and support the Sentinel Program.

Job Qualifications:

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 14 Years with Bachelor’s in relevant field of study, 12 Years with Masters, 10 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.

• Must be a US Citizen, with an active DoD Secret clearance and be eligible for a SAP.

• 10+ Years of SW Experience (Experience in C++, real-time embedded software, and object-oriented design. Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and maintenance.)

• 5+ years of Systems Engineering & Test Experience with System architecture, design, requirements decomposition, hardware-in-the-loop, and simulation testing.

• Demonstrated technical leadership and team management skills.

• Experience with engineering metrics, schedule planning, and technical scope execution, utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

• Demonstrated performance in aligning and technical driving execution.

• Proven track record of coaching and guiding team members to foster skill development and career growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in algorithmic application development and optimization.

· Experience in real-time embedded software development, including real-time multi-threaded architecture design, w/ knowledge of guidance and control systems.

· Experience with Integrity Operating Systems and/or VxWorks.

· Experience with Visual Studio, MATLAB, Coverity, SonarCube, CodeSonar, Fortify.

· Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Kubernetes, Model Based Engineering, GitLab, and DevSecOps best practices.

· Excellent integration troubleshooting skills.

· Experience in building low-level code to interact with devices and hardware

· Experience in compilation and link techniques for achieving memory usage and partitioning design objectives.

· Familiarity with assembly and low-level code optimization.

· Familiarity with Board Support Package development and test.

· In depth knowledge of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems.

· Proven experience solving challenging architectural problems in embedded systems


Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 14 years of experience, Master's degree with 12 years, PhD with 10 years, or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Active Department of Defense Secret clearance and eligibility for a Special Access Program.
  • At least 10 years of software experience, including C++, real-time embedded software, object-oriented design, and the full software lifecycle.
  • At least 5 years of systems engineering and test experience, including system architecture, design, requirements decomposition, hardware-in-the-loop, and simulation testing.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and team management skills.
  • Experience with engineering metrics, schedule planning, technical scope execution, and Earned Value Management System.
  • Demonstrated ability to align and technically drive execution.
  • Proven experience coaching and guiding team members to support skill development and career growth.
  • Experience in algorithmic application development and optimization.
  • Real-time embedded software development experience, including multithreaded architecture design and guidance and control systems knowledge.
  • Experience with Integrity Operating Systems and/or VxWorks.
  • Experience with Visual Studio, MATLAB, Coverity, SonarCube, CodeSonar, and Fortify.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools, Kubernetes, Model Based Engineering, GitLab, and DevSecOps practices.
  • Excellent integration troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience developing low-level code to interact with devices and hardware.
  • Experience with compilation and linking techniques for memory usage and partitioning objectives.
  • Familiarity with assembly and low-level code optimization.
  • Familiarity with board support package development and testing.
  • In-depth knowledge of Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems.
  • Proven experience solving challenging architectural problems in embedded systems.

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.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
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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.

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