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# Embedded Operating System Software Developer - Level 3 or 4

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Boolean Algebra, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Operating Systems, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Network Topologies, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Shell Script, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Scripting, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Hardware Testing, Yocto, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9018810/embedded-operating-system-software-developer-level-3-or-4

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems - OR - Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 3 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems - OR PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 1 year of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems.

 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company, to meet business needs. Not required to start, US Citizenship required .
 * Experience developing in C, C++, & Python
 * Experience with Embedded operating systems
 * Knowledge of FPGA VHDL Development and System on a Chip (SOC) hardware
 * Experience with Bash and Linux scripting
 * Experience integrating developed software applications, to include usage of tools and logs to examine data to verify correct operation and identify problem areas
 * Ability to debug your own code, as well as trace and understand existing code
 * Experience with using software configuration management tools

Basic Qualifications for Level 4 (Sr Principal):

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems - OR - Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 6 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems - OR PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 4 years of software development experience working on embedded real-time systems.
 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company, to meet business needs. Not required to start, US Citizenship required.
 * Experience developing in C, C++, & Python
 * Experience with Embedded operating systems
 * Knowledge of FPGA VHDL Development and System on a Chip (SOC) hardware
 * Experience with Bash and Linux scripting
 * Experience integrating developed software applications, to include usage of tools and logs to examine data to verify correct operation and identify problem areas
 * Ability to debug your own code, as well as trace and understand existing code
 * Experience with using software configuration management tools, * Active TS/SCI security clearance
 * Experience with Linux embedded real-time OS development (Yocto)
 * Experience with Microcontroller environments and development
 * Experience with Zephyr development and deployment
 * Experience in embedded C++ optimizations
 * Experience with embedded processor security
 * Hands-on Hardware testing and debugging experience
 * Ability to debug complex integrated applications or test setup issues
 * Experience with software control of digital logic / FPGAs / firmware
 * Experience with network topology
 * Experience as a member of an Agile Scrum team
 * Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

## Description

The Operating Systems Software Developer will be working on and supporting sensor command and control (embedded systems), sensor system test (command of test equipment and emulation) for a variety of Space platforms. Selected individuals will work on an agile development team, primarily using C, C++, Python, and scripting in a Yocto build environment. The individual will work through all phases of the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test. The selected individual will conduct reviews of software-related products, software designs, and additional technical documents, as well as participation in cross-functional scrum team.

Successful candidates are expected to be able to understand system requirements, how they apply to system design, and be able to implement and debug software to accomplish defined completion criteria. Individuals must be self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment. Existing engineering and system specialists will be made available to assist with any activities associated with executing primary tasking. However, the selected individuals will be expected to prioritize and make recommendations to Technical Leads, as required, to implement tasking assigned.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.


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