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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Architect 5 (AHT) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $177,000.0 - $265,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Java (Programming Language), Abstraction Layers, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), CMake, Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Embedded C, Embedded Software, FreeRTOS, Inter-Process Communication, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, SonarQube, System Software, VxWorks, Software Verification, Git, Yocto, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** July 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ge1x5t ## About the Role **This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the** **Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have an active US Government DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to be cleared for SAP** ., + BS or in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of embedded software experience; or a MS degree with 10+ years of likewise experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree + Previously an architect or lead role on defense or aerospace programs + Expertise with RTOS (VxWorks, ThreadX, FreeRTOS, Green Hills INTEGRITY) + Experience in developing and troubleshooting low-level embedded software knowledge of embedded systems design principles, including operating systems, threading, and inter-process communication + Experience with communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders and exercising technical influence across an organization of embedded software, systems, and hardware engineers + Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and familiarity with Java, Python, or C# + Active US Government DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to be cleared for SAP Preferred Qualifications: + In-depth understanding of weapons systems, real-time embedded constraints, safety-critical standards, and secure communications + Experience with version-control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CMake, Make, Yocto) + Experience with hardware abstraction layers, peripheral abstraction layers, and OS abstraction layers for portable embedded software across multiple platforms + Hands-on experience with pre-emptive, multitasking RTOS environments and OSAL integration + Expertise in embedded C++ optimization and integration with VxWorks + Familiarity with Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, SonarQube) + Product-owner experience and ability to translate architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders \#LI-MA. ## Description The Embedded Software Architect 5 will join our missile systems development team. The ideal candidate will define and architect a secure missile weapon system, collaborating closely with project teams, external partners, and customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in an embedded systems environment, and a background in designing, implementing, and supporting real-time, mission-critical software for advanced missile platforms., + Develop and implement software for embedded devices and systems based on requirements. + Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software, including low-level drivers and board bring-up. + Create and maintain hardware-abstraction layers (HAL) and operating-system abstraction layers (OSAL) for embedded systems. + Define and enforce architectural guidelines, coding standards, and design patterns across cross-functional teams. + Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle in an Agile environment, including requirements verification and validation. + Lead integration of real-time operating systems (VxWorks) and ensure deterministic scheduling, priority management, and inter-process communication. + Mentor embedded software engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical guidance across Hardware, Software, and Systems Engineering disciplines ## Related Videos - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)