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April 1, 2026
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Embedded Software Engineer (Secret) - Level 2 (Chandler)

Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
$77K/yr - $116K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, and they are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the Glide Phase Interphase Program. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and debugging applications software and systems, while ensuring software standards are met and collaborating with hardware engineers.
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Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
  • Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software
  • Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
  • Ensures software standards are met
  • Have Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++ in a Linux environment
  • Have embedded real-time software development, debug and test
  • Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
  • Experience with full software development lifecycle
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree – OR – PhD
  • Must have U.S. Citizenship with an active and in scope Secret level clearance at time of application
  • Have Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++ in a Linux environment
  • Have embedded real-time software development, debug and test
  • Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
  • Experience with full software development lifecycle
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Preferred

  • Experience with PowerPC, ARM, and/or RISC-V architecture
  • Experience in design, integration and testing with real time computer in loop and hardware in loop test laboratories
  • Experience in developing interfaces to support system hardware integration efforts
  • Experience with CI/CD such as Jenkins or Gilab CI
  • Active DoD Top Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
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10001+ employees
https://www.northropgrumman.com