Embedded Software​/Firmware Engineer Level 7; AHT - R10212185-3

Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 (AHT) - R-3

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is looking for an Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 with Anti‑Tamper Solution Experience to work with our Advanced Weapons team. An active Secret clearance is required to start this role.

• 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 customer concept of operations, employment 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 and a minimum of 16 years of related experience, or equivalent M.S./Ph.D. with corresponding experience
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience designing, developing and implementing FPGA solutions as a Security Controller for embedded weapons systems
• Demonstrated expertise with firmware and software requirements derivation for security applications
• Proficiency in designing and implementing firmware (VHDL or Verilog) and software (C, C++) for security applications
• Experience with Xilinx, Micro Semi, and Intel FPGA families
• Knowledge of current cryptographic algorithms used for encryption/decryption, digital signatures, and hashes
• Understanding of cryptographic vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with US‑Only and FMS efforts
• Strong technical problem‑solving and root‑cause corrective action skills
• Previous experience directing and managing an engineering team in security solution development, integration, test, and verification
• Knowledgeable about the AT customer community
• Experience briefing complex technical, cost, and schedule to the DoD customer
• Demonstrated capability to grow junior talent
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret DoD clearance, with ability to obtain higher SAP clearance

• Advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering
• Experience compiling software assurance activities per DASD (SE) PPP Outline
• Experience writing Verification & Validation Test Plans and procedures
• Participation in V&V events with ATET
• Experience working in SAP areas

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $ (location based). Base salary is determined by responsibilities, experience, and market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentive plans. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life & disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, PTO, and more.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For the complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.