Embedded Software Engineer (Leve 2 or Level 3)
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Cincinnati, OH, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$92k - $171k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software for sensor, communication, SIGINT/EW, and cyber systems.
- Participate in the full development lifecycle, including requirements generation, hardware selection, design, implementation, integration, testing, and product release.
- Research and solve problems involving advanced waveform development, low-SWaP processing systems, specialized space communication payloads, and persistent signal surveillance.
- Use embedded development, debugging, scripting, version-control, and system-analysis tools in multidisciplinary program teams.
Requirements
- Engineer Level 2 requires a BS in science, engineering, or a related field plus 2 years of experience, or an MS plus 0 years; Principal Engineer Level 3 requires a BS plus 5 years, or an MS plus 3 years.
- Experience with C, C++, embedded assembly languages, embedded development environments, debugging and system-analysis tools, and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Batch.
- Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle and familiarity with version-control systems and software-planning tools.
- US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance before starting employment are required.
- Preferred qualifications include an active Top Secret clearance; embedded communications protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS-232, CAN, SpaceWire, and MIL-STD-1553B; DSP; GNU Radio or other SDR platforms; MATLAB/Octave; and embedded RTOS experience.
Benefits
- Onsite work in Cincinnati, Ohio, with possible relocation assistance.
- Flexible 9/80 and 4/10 work schedules.
- Training and learning opportunities supporting technical and personal growth.
- 401(k) matching, health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Travel is approximately 10% of the time.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).