Engineer Embedded Software
Quick Summary
In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases. Specifically,
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 2 years of related experience,
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
We are looking for you to join our team as an Embedded Engineer Software based out of San Diego, CA.
Responsibilities
~1 min readIn this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
This position is contingent upon program award, clearance and customer approval
Requirements
~3 min read- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 2 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 0 years
- Proficient in C/C++
- Proficient in Object Oriented programming
- Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
- Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
- Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
- Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing
- Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
- An interim US Government Secret clearance is required to start.
- Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.
- The ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
- Experience with Software Defined Radios
- Experience with the Avionics Operating System
- Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL)
- Experience with Yocto/Petalinux
- Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
- Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
- Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
- Experience with Rust
- Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)
- Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE
- Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards
- Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
- Familiarity with assembly language
- Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
- Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
- Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog/FPGA
- Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
- Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti
- Current active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
- Current active SAP clearance
- Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolio
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $91,800–$137,600 a year
- 34% below the $174,000 median for Embedded Engineer jobs on Jobera (275 salaries).
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 28, 2026
- First seen
- October 29, 2026
- Last seen
- November 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 3
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- November 2, 2026
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