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October 1, 2026
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Calling all Embedded Software Engineers!

Gilbert, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
$88K/yr - $204K/yr
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
Northrop Grumman develops advanced aerospace and defense systems, including missile defense spacecraft and interceptors. The company is recruiting junior, mid-level, and senior Embedded Software Engineers to develop, debug, test, and deploy embedded real-time software for complex national security systems using C/C++, Linux, and real-time operating systems.
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Responsibilities

  • Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++ in a Linux environment
  • Embedded real-time software development, debug and test
  • Real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
  • Full software development lifecycle
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Be an active and integral member of your team
  • Channel your enthusiasm to innovate
  • Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security
  • Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas

Qualification

Required

  • Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++ in a Linux environment
  • Embedded real-time software development, debug and test
  • Real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
  • Full software development lifecycle
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Bachelor's degree with 1 year of professional experience, or Master's degree with 1 year (Level 1)
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 1 year (Level 2)
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year (Level 3)
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 6 years,  or PhD with 4 years (Level 4)
  • Requires an active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

Preferred

  • Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) experience

Benefits

  • Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
  • Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
  • Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • Employee Referral Award Program (ERAP)
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
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10001+ employees
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