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# Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 (AHT) - R10212185-3

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $196,600 - $341,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Digital Signature, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_479d58cd5ba2516dd0f2f564165feb9b

## About the Role

* B.S. degree in an engineering/computer science discipline and a minimum of 16 years of related experience, or equivalent M.S./Ph.D. with corresponding experience
 * Minimum of 10 years' experience designing, developing and implementing FPGA solutions as a Security Controller for embedded weapons systems
 * Demonstrated expertise with firmware and software requirements derivation for security applications
 * Proficiency in designing and implementing firmware (VHDL or Verilog) and software (C, C++) for security applications
 * Experience with Xilinx, MicroSemi, and Intel FPGA families
 * Knowledge of current cryptographic algorithms used for encryption/decryption, digital signatures, and hashes
 * Understanding of cryptographic vulnerabilities
 * Familiarity with US-Only and FMS efforts
 * Strong technical problem-solving and root-cause corrective action skills
 * Previous experience directing and managing an engineering team in security solution development, integration, test, and verification
 * Knowledgeable about the AT customer community
 * Experience briefing complex technical, cost, and schedule to the DoD customer
 * Demonstrated capability to grow junior talent
 * U.S. citizenship and an active Secret DoD clearance, with ability to obtain higher SAP clearance, * Advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering
 * Experience compiling software assurance activities per DASD (SE) PPP Outline
 * Experience writing Verification & Validation Test Plans and procedures
 * Participation in V&V events with ATET
 * Experience working in SAP areas

## Description

* Provide analysis, development, implementation, and security assessments of embedded systems to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidance
 * Analyze customer concept of operations, employment and cybersecurity/anti-tamper requirements to propose, design, develop, and implement security/protection controls
 * Define system architectures that are resistant to tampering and cyber-attacks
 * Support system requirements development by following standard processes for assessing, implementing, and verifying security requirements
 * Interface with inter-organizational management and external customers to communicate technical briefings and program status
 * Participate in the development of training plans to grow the team