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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,800.0 - $203,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Systems, Git, Solid Principles, Atlassian Tools, Modeling and Simulation, Bitbucket, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10253736

## About the Role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for **Embedded** **Software Engineers** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
This position will be in **Huntsville, AL** . **Position Overview:** The selected Engineer will support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor responsible for providing technical contributions and guidance to software products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). **This requisition may be filled at multiple grade levels based on qualifications (All levels).** **Basic Qualifications:** + STEM B.S. Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of relevant experience; M.S. with 6 years of relevant experience or PhD with 4 years of experience. + Applicants must have a current active in-scope US Government issued **Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start + Experience with the Atlassian tool suite and software version control tools such as
Git and Bitbucket + Experience working in a DevOps environment + The ability to neutrally assess and decompose open-ended technical problems into action plans with defined success criteria + Experience developing modeling and simulation software or debugging complex software systems + Experience with languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, ADA, or JAVA **(C++ experience is a must)** + Experience working with Object Oriented Design, SOLID design principles, or software design patterns + Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience supporting missile defense programs such as GWS + Experience performing root cause analysis (on software systems) or forensic software analysis + Active Security+ certification This requisition is eligible for ERAP in accordance with the Space ERAP criteria - Space Employee Referral Award Program (ERAP)