Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
Staff Engineer Embedded Software - R10212353-2
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $256K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading global security company that offers innovative systems impacting lives worldwide. They are seeking a Staff Embedded Crypto Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test software focused on cryptographic code bases within embedded and real-time systems.
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, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases
Responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems
Work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment
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 12 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 10 years or a PhD with 8 years of experience
Crypto Experience: experience with Crypto Systems, familiarity with developing HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE, experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
Proficient in C/C++
Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
Experience with Rust
Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
Experience with RTOS designs and implementing secure software for embedded systems
Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL)
Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
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
Active (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
Experience with Rust
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 Solutions program portfolio(s)
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule
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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