Software Embedded Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

The Embedded Software Engineer will support the EA‑18G Growler Program, performing software tasking at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu and the Northrop Grumman Camarillo, CA office. This position requires on‑site work; no virtual or telecommute options are available.

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 customers, internal NGC sites, and disciplines
• Participate and contribute to peer reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical inter‑change meetings
• Use project‑dependent tools such as:
  • Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, DOORS
  • Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
  • Ada, C/C++, C#, Python
  • Green Hills Integrity RTOS, Windows, and Linux

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in a STEM field with 2 years of experience, or MS degree in a STEM field with 1 year of experience
• Experience with higher‑order languages 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)
• 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 on a 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

Primary Level Salary Range

$91,800.00 – $137,600.00 (annual base salary may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions)

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Northrop Grumman also offers health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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