Why This Role Is Exciting
Mission-Driven Work: Help develop embedded software capabilities that support critical customer missions and operational needs
Hands-On Engineering: Contribute directly to the design, development, integration, debugging, and test of embedded and real-time software
Technical Development: Build experience across the software lifecycle while working on complex, mission-relevant engineering challenges
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in an Agile environment
Broad Impact: Help shape software solutions that connect customer needs, system intent, and implementation across multidisciplinary programs
These positions can be filled a the Engineer or Principal Engineer level:
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Level (level 2)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline with 2 years of experience; Master’s degree with 0 years of experience
Experience in C/C++ and/or Rust
Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time systems
US Citizenship is required
An active US Government Secret clearance
Ability to work full-time onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio
Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Level (level 3)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline with 5 years of experience; Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 0 years of experience
Experience in C/C++ and/or Rust
Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time systems
US Citizenship is required
An active US Government Secret clearance
Ability to work full-time onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio
Preferred Qualifications for both Levels
Experience developing software in Rust
Experience with Xilinx-based platforms and tools
Experience using Agile software development processes and tools such as Jira
Experience using DevSecOps tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify, or Nexus
Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development and modification
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
