Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 day ago
Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 6 (AHT)
United States-Arizona-Chandler
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$197K/yr - $342K/yr
10+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading defense technology company seeking an Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 6 with Anti-Tamper Solution Experience to join their Advanced Weapons team. The role involves developing next-generation solutions to protect technology for the nation’s warfighter, requiring collaboration with various teams and ensuring compliance with security standards.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide analysis, development, implementation, and security assessments of embedded systems to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance
Analyze customer’s concept of operations/employment and cybersecurity/anti-tamper requirements to propose, design, develop, and implement security/protection controls
Define system architectures that are resistant to tampering and cyber-attacks
Support system requirements development by following standard processes for assessing, implementing, and verifying security requirements
Interface with inter-organizational management and external customers to communicate technical briefings and program status
Participate in the development of training plans to grow the team
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in an engineering/computer science discipline and a minimum of 14 years of related experience in such as Digital Design, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Embedded Software Engineering, or M.S and 12 years, or PhD and 10 years
Minimum of 8 years' experience designing, developing and implementing FPGA solutions as a Security Controller (i.e. Root of Security / Root of Trust) for embedded weapons systems
Demonstrated expertise with firmware and software requirements derivation for security applications
Demonstrated expertise with designing and implementing firmware (VHDL or Verilog) and software (C, C++) solutions for security applications
Expertise in the following FPGA families: Xilinx, MicroSemi and Intel
Knowledgeable in current cryptographic algorithms used for encryption/decryption, digital signatures, and hashes and how to apply them in the development of security solutions
Understanding of cryptographic based vulnerabilities
Familiarity in working both US Only and FMS efforts
Technical problem solving, to include leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring
Previous experience directing and managing an engineering team in the execution of security solution development, integration and test, and verification activities
Knowledgeable about the AT customer community
Experience briefing complex technical, cost, and schedule to the DoD customer and ATEA / ATET community
Demonstrated capability to grow junior talent
U.S. Citizenship and active secret DoD clearance is required with the ability to obtain higher Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related technical field
Ability to compile/prepare software assurance activities in accordance with Application of Software Assurance Countermeasures, in DASD (SE) PPP Outline and Guidance
Experience in writing Verification & Validation (V&V) Test Plans and Procedures
Participation in V&V events with ATET
Experience working in SAP areas
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase