C++ Embedded Software Engineer ; AHT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: may be available.

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret.

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time.

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 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 the Moon landing.

This position is full‑time, on‑site in Northridge, CA. No remote/telework arrangement is available.

Applicant must have the ability to obtain a US Government DoD Secret security clearance.

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons is seeking a highly skilled C++ Embedded Engineer 3 to design, develop, and maintain real‑time embedded software for defense‑grade hardware platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern C++, low‑level programming, real‑time operating systems (RTOS), and the ability to work within rigorous security and safety frameworks.

• Support a program for defining and architecting a secured missile weapon system.
• Collaborate with team members of other projects within the organization for security architecture designs as well as external partners and customers.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of hardware engineers, system architects, and verification specialists, to deliver robust, high‑performance code that meets stringent DoD requirements.
• Develop and implement software for embedded devices and systems based on requirements.
• Design, develop, code, test and debug system software.
• Participate in all aspects of software development lifecycle activities in an agile environment.
• Translate high‑level system requirements into detailed software specifications and test cases.
• Software requirements verification and validation.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with 5+ years of experience with C++ on embedded real‑time systems or a master’s degree with 3+ years of C++ experience working on embedded real‑time systems.
• Experience in C++ embedded software development working within an Agile environment.
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance.
• Experience with one or more Software languages/technologies: C/C++, Java, Python, C#.
• Must have an Active US Government Secret Security clearance.

• Experience with software version control tools such as Git.
• Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real‑time operating systems.
• Experience with embedded C++ optimization and using tools such as VxWorks.
• Hands‑on hardware integration and testing experience.
• Ability to debug complex integrated applications or test setup issues.
• Experience using Atlassian Tool Suite: JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Sonar Qube.
• Experience with embedded systems software for missile electronics or avionics for aircraft, spacecraft or satellites.
• Must have an Active US Government Secret Security Clearance.

Living in Northridge offers a combination of urban living with beautiful nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. The range is a guideline;
Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience.

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.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.