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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Embedded Software Engineer / Embedded Software Enginee - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Salary:** $65,800.0 - $98,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Fuzz Testing, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Fortify (Software), SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, SonarQube, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Scripting, Safety Critical Systems, Devsecops - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9058096/associate-embedded-software-engineer-embedded-software-enginee ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience * Familiarity with developing software and scripts in C, Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python for Safety-Critical applications/Systems. * Familiarity with Architecting, Designing, Modeling, Implementing, Maintaining, Integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software written in OO C++ running on Real-Time Operating Systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux. * * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment. * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related experience; OR Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of related experience * Demonstrated professional experience developing software and scripts in C, Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python for Safety-Critical applications/Systems within the last 2 years. * Experience Architecting, Designing, Modeling, Implementing, Maintaining, Integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software written in OO C++ running on Real-Time Operating Systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux within the last 1 years. * * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment. * Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems * Experience with DOORs AND/OR Software Requirement Specification Testing using Simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, AND/OR Bash. * Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, SonarQube, AND/OR Fortify. ## Description This position offers the opportunity to design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of . You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems 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. * Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels * Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers * Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and safety critical systems * Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Software Engineer level 1 or a Software Engineer level 2 ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)