Embedded Software​/Firmware Engineer Level 6; AHT - R10218023-3

Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 6 (AHT) - R-3

We are seeking an Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 6 with Anti‑Tamper Solution experience to join our Advanced Weapons team in one of the following locations:
Northridge, CA;
Tucson, AZ; or Linthicum, MD. An Active CLEARANCE is required to start this role.

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 spirit drives us to innovate in areas such as stealth bombers, space exploration, and advanced defense technology.

• Provide analysis, development, implementation, and security assessments of embedded systems to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidance.
• Analyze customers' concepts of operations and cybersecurity/anti‑tamper requirements to propose, design, develop, and implement security protection controls.
• Define system architectures that are resistant to tampering and cyber‑attacks.
• Support system requirements development by following standard processes for assessing, implementing, and verifying security requirements.
• Interface with inter‑organizational management and external customers to communicate technical briefings and program status.
• Participate in the development of training plans to grow the team.

• B.S. degree in an engineering/computer science discipline with a minimum of 14 years of related experience, or equivalent combinations of education and experience (M.S. with 12 years, PhD with 10 years).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience designing, developing, and implementing FPGA solutions as a Security Controller (Root of Security / Root of Trust) for embedded weapons systems.
• Demonstrated expertise with firmware and software requirements derivation for security applications.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and implementing firmware (VHDL or Verilog) and software (C/C++) solutions for security applications.
• Expertise in FPGA families:
  Xilinx, Micro Semi, and Intel.
• Knowledge of current cryptographic algorithms used for encryption/decryption, digital signatures, and hashes, and how to apply them in security solutions.
• Understanding of cryptographic-based vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with working on both U.S. Only and FMS efforts.
• Technical problem‑solving skills, including leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Previous experience directing and managing an engineering team in security solution development, integration, test, and verification activities.
• Knowledge of the AT customer community.
• Experience briefing complex technical, cost, and schedule details to DoD customers and the ATEA/ATET community.
• Demonstrated capability to grow junior talent.
• U.S. Citizenship and an active secret DoD clearance are required, with the ability to obtain higher Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ability to compile/prepare software assurance activities in accordance with the Application of Software Assurance Countermeasures in DASD (SE) PPP Outline and Guidance.
• Experience writing Verification & Validation (V&V) test plans and procedures.
• Participation in V&V events with ATET.
• Experience working in SAP areas.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. This range is a general guideline; final offers are based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make 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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.