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# Staff Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States
- **Salary:** $177,000.0 - $265,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Code Composer Studio, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Emulators, FreeRTOS, GNU Compiler Collection, Github, Systems Analysis, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Octave, Real-Time Operating Systems, RS-232, VxWorks, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Gitlab, Git, Bitbucket, Software Defined Radio, Network Server, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/8288A1D04A0D42D7917165AC5CF92764/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related field with 12 Years of experience; or 10 years with a Masters (MS) degree; or 7 years with a PhD
 * Technical leadership experience of small teams of 3+ engineers
 * Experience with C, C++, and embedded assembly languages such as ARM, PIC, and AVR
 * Experience with embedded systems development environments such as Xilinx SDK, TI Code Composer Studio, IAR Embedded Workbench, and the GNU compiler collection (GCC) and associated tools
 * Experience with embedded systems debugging and system analysis tools such as. JTAG emulators, remote GDB servers, USB or benchtop logic analyzers)
 * Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc)
 * Experience with full lifecycle of development from requirements through design, implementation, integration, test and product release
 * Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, etc) and Agile software planning tools (Jira, Rally, etc)
 * US Citizenship is required
 * The ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance prior to starting employment (we will sponsor)., * Active Top Secret Clearance
 * Experience with embedded communications protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS-232, CAN, SpaceWire, and MIL-STD-1553B
 * Interest in digital signal processing (DSP)
 * Experience with GNU Radio or other software-defined radio (SDR) platforms
 * Proficient with MATLAB/Octave
 * Experience with embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks, or Linux with PREEMPT_RT