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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Charlottesville, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $147,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Bash Shell, IBM Rational ClearCase, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, Github, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Scripting, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3013383896-2

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related STEM degree with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant engineering experience; or 3+ years with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering; or 1+year with PhD.

Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C/C++. Familiarity with Java a plus.

Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.)

Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or (VxWorks) Real Time Operating Systems

Familiarity with Software architecture (design patterns, objected oriented design)

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

Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start., Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related STEM degree with a minimum of 8+ years of engineering experience; or 6+ years with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering; or 4+years with PhD.

Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C/C++. Familiarity with Java a plus.

Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.)

Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or (VxWorks) Real Time Operating Systems

Familiarity with Software architecture (design patterns, objected oriented design)

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 a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start.

Occasional travel required to support program and customer needs

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile.

 * Experience with CI/CD Pipeline Development (Dev/Ops)

 * Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware.

 * Active Secret Clearance

 * Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and activities.