Embedded Software Engineer (Secret) - Level 5 (Chandler)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a
secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector
invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative
teams. As a Embedded Software Engineer – Level 5 working for the
Glide Phase Interphase (GPI) Program located in Chandler, AZ,
you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining
the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite
and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Our Embedded Software
Engineers: 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. In this job, you will: Have Object Oriented (OO) Software
development experience in C/C++on 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 Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with
12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10
years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of
professional experience Must have U.S. Citizenship with an active,
in scope Secret level clearance at time of application. Preferred
Qualifications 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 Curious about all the exciting developments with the
Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space We work a 9/80 schedule (9
hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the
alternate Friday off) Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just
a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits
package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more
information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total
Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary
Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00 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.
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