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# Staff Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $177,000.0 - $265,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, ARM Architecture, Assembly Language, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Cloud Computing, Static Program Analysis, Communications Protocols, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Linux Kernel, Network Configuration and Change Management, Object-Oriented Software Development, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Rhapsody, Powerpc, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, System on a Chip, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Multithreading, Serial Peripheral Interface, Real Time Systems, DOORS (Software), Software Security, Peripherals, Git, Yocto, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Software Library
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10216396

## About the Role

This position is contingent upon Program Award, Clearance and Customer Approval **Staff Engineer Embedded Software Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 12 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 10 years or a PhD with 8 years of experience + Experience with Crypto Systems or Rust + Proficient in C/C++ Proficient in Object Oriented programming + Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing + Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications + Experience with RTOS designs and implementing secure software for embedded systems + Experience with ARM architectures and peripherals + Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process + Must currently hold a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance
**Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL) + Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado) + Experience with Yocto/Petalinx + Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE + Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards + Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet) + Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations + Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries + Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications + Familiarity with assembly language + Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers + Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals + Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog/FPGA + Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase) + Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti + Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing + Current active Top Secret Clearance + Current active SAP clearance +

## Description

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today._ We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Embedded Engineer Software based out of San Diego, CA. **What You'll Get to Do:** In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems.
You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment.
You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.