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# Engineer Embedded Software

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States
- **Salary:** $83,400.0 - $125,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Linux Kernel, Cisco Nexus Switches, Real-Time Operating Systems, Fortify (Software), Software Engineering, Software Systems, SonarQube, Real Time Systems, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3421882274&tx=YT1111TTV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline with 2 years of experience; Master's degree with 0 years of experience
 * Experience in C/C++ and/or Rust
 * Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time systems
 * US Citizenship is required
 * An active US Government Secret clearance
 * Ability to work full-time onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline with 5 years of experience; Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 0 years of experience
 * Experience in C/C++ and/or Rust
 * Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time systems
 * US Citizenship is required
 * An active US Government Secret clearance
 * Ability to work full-time onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio

Preferred Qualifications for both Levels:

 * Experience developing software in Rust
 * Experience with Xilinx- based platforms and tools
 * Experience using Agile software development processes and tools such as Jira
 * Experience using DevSecOps tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify, or Nexus
 * Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development and modification

## Description

Northrop Grumman is seeking cleared Embedded Software Engineers in Beavercreek, Ohio. This role contributes to the development of embedded and real-time software solutions for mission-critical applications, with responsibilities across software design, development, integration, and test. The position works closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in a collaborative Agile environment.

Our Beavercreek team is part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems and offers a highly collaborative, small-team environment within a larger enterprise. This role works across integrated teams and disciplines to develop advanced technologies and products that support critical customer missions. We value technical curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking, and we are looking for engineers who enjoy solving hard problems in a mission-focused environment.

Why This Role Is Exciting:

 * Mission-Driven Work: Help develop embedded software capabilities that support critical customer missions and operational needs
 * Hands-On Engineering: Contribute directly to the design, development, integration, debugging, and test of embedded and real-time software
 * Technical Development: Build experience across the software lifecycle while working on complex, mission-relevant engineering challenges
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in an Agile environment
 * Broad Impact: Help shape software solutions that connect customer needs, system intent, and implementation across multidisciplinary programs

These positions can be filled a the Engineer or Principal Engineer level