Embedded Software Engineer (Secret) - Level 5 (Chandler)
Quick Summary
Have Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++on Linux environment Have embedded real-time software development,
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Embedded Software Engineer – Level 5 located in Chandler, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
Requirements
~1 min read- Have Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++on Linux environment
- Have embedded real-time software development, debug and test
- Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
- Experience with full software development lifecycle
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience
- Must have U.S. Citizenship with an active, in scope Secret level clearance at time of application.
- Experience with PowerPC, ARM, and/or RISC-V architecture
- Experience in design, integration and testing with real time computer in loop and hardware in loop test laboratories
- Experience in developing interfaces to support system hardware integration efforts
- Experience with CI/CD such as Jenkins or Gitlab CI
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)
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Primary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00The 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.Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $147,700–$221,500 a year
- 4% above the $176,875 median for Embedded Engineer jobs on Jobera (256 salaries).
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 20, 2026
- First seen
- October 21, 2026
- Last seen
- October 27, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 26, 2026
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