RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\'s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation\'s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\'re making history.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\'s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation\'s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\'re making history.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a
Staff Embedded Software Engineer / IPT Lead in
Beavercreek, Ohio. This role leads a team developing embedded and real-time software solutions for mission-critical applications while also contributing hands-on across software architecture, development, integration, and test. The position works closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in a collaborative Agile environment.
Our Beavercreek team is part of
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems and offers a highly collaborative, small-team environment within a larger enterprise. This role works across integrated teams and disciplines to develop advanced technologies and products that support critical customer missions. We value technical curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking, and we are looking for engineers who can lead technical execution, mentor others, and solve hard problems in a mission-focused environment.
Why This Role Is Exciting- Mission-Driven Work: Help deliver embedded software capabilities that support critical customer missions and operational needs
- Technical Leadership: Lead a software team while influencing architecture, design, development, integration, and test
- Hands-On Engineering: Stay engaged in solving complex embedded and real-time software challenges
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in an Agile environment
- Broad Impact: Shape software solutions that connect customer needs, system intent, and implementation across multidisciplinary programs
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM discipline with 12 years of experience; Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 7 years of experience
- Experience serving as a technical lead on a defense project
- Experience across the formal software lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, and test
- Experience in C/C++ or Rust
- Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time systems
- ship is required
- An active US Government Secret clearance is required
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio
Preferred Qualifications- 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: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00
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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
