Northrop Grumman · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer - R10216395
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. They are seeking a Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop software, particularly focused on cryptographic software code bases, while collaborating with various teams in an Agile environment.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses
Responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems
Work with multi-disciplinary teams
Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 14 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 12 years or a PhD with 10 years of experience
Experience with Crypto Systems or Rust
Proficient in C/C++
Proficient in Object Oriented programming
Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
Experience with RTOS designs and implementing secure software for embedded systems
Experience with ARM architectures and peripherals
Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
Must currently hold a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance
Preferred
Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL)
Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)
Experience with Yocto/Petalinx
Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE
Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards
Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
Familiarity with assembly language
Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog/FPGA
Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti
Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing
Current active Top Secret Clearance
Current active SAP clearance
Currently engaged in Networked Information Software
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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