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# 2026 Associate/ Embedded Software Engineer - Dulles VA

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Dulles, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $76,200 - $114,400
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Simulation, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Parallel Computation
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/2026-associate-embedded-software-engineer-dulles-va-sterling-va--d998071d-18cc-4c35-8758-843fcc36e95f

## About the Role

Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Diversity, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Security Infrastructure, Software Development, Work From Home, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), MIL-STD-1553, * Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 0 years of relevant professional experience - OR - Master's degree

 * US citizenship required
 * Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python.
 * Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices
 * Core affinity and parallel processing experience
 * Experience with understanding the difference between concurrent and parallel processing
 * Demonstrable programming experience on Linux
 * GPA of 3.0 or above, * Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 2 years of relevant professional experience - OR - Master's degree
 * US citizenship required
 * Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python.
 * Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices
 * Core affinity and parallel processing experience
 * Experience with understanding the difference between concurrent and parallel processing
 * Demonstrable programming experience on Linux
 * GPA of 3.0 or above, * Top-Secret / SCI
 * System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness, and Visualization
 * Experience with Digital, Analog, RS-422 synchronous serial and UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire electrical interfaces
 * GPA of 3.5 or above

## Description

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As an Embedded Software Engineer - Level 1/ 2, your role at Dulles, VA, will be pivotal in supporting mission-critical efforts to national and global security.

Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

This Embedded Software Engineer will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Space Systems organization, developing space flight software platforms for National Space Security programs. The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 * Develop embedded software modules and have familiarity with data protocols including UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI, discrete digital and analog IO, and others
 * Work with other disciplines to establish Flight-Software requirements, testing, and verification plan.
 * Performs trade studies via computer simulation or kits & development boards.
 * Work with multiple engineers to integrate spacecraft components and flight software with the simulation platform.
 * Be involved in the hardware definition and software design, development, debug and integration on simulation and hardware-in-the-loop platforms.
 * Analyze system resources to enhance efficiency, stability, and processing speed.
 * Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
 * Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events.
 * Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.
 * Other duties as assigned.

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.