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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Charlottesville, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $118,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, Github, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Scripting, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9023255/embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related STEM degree with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant engineering experience (Masters with 0 years exp)
 * Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C/C++
 * Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or (VxWorks) Real Time Operating Systems
 * Familiarity with Software architecture (design patterns, objected oriented design)
 * Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.)
 * Familiarity in CI/CD Pipeline development (DevOps)
 * Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile
 * Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase. etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)
 * Familiarity with Modeling Tools ie: CAMEO, Rational
 * US Citizenship Required
 * Ability to obtain and maintain minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start.
 * Occasional travel required to support program and customer needs

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 * Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc)
 * Experience with Software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile.
 * Experience with Java.
 * Experience with CI/CD Pipeline Development (Dev/Ops)
 * Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware.
 * Active Secret Clearance



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