Northrop Grumman · 4 hours ago
2026 Associate Embedded Software/ Embedded Software Engineer - Dulles VA
Dulles, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$76K/yr - $114K/yrNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking an Associate Embedded Software Engineer to join their Flight Software Engineering team within Space Systems. The role involves working on requirements analysis, modeling, simulation, and software engineering within the context of space applications.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s and/or Master’s) from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, verification and validation at subsystem and system level
Demonstrated software engineering, controls, or systems engineering leadership experience, preferably with experience in Space Flight Software or Simulation Software
Ability to form strong partnerships to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent discipline areas and program manager leadership
Qualification
Required
Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor's and/or Master's) from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, verification and validation at subsystem and system level
Demonstrated software engineering, controls, or systems engineering leadership experience, preferably with experience in Space Flight Software or Simulation Software
Ability to form strong partnerships to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent discipline areas and program manager leadership
Preferred
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience in a technical leadership role
Experience with Earned Value Management
Demonstrated systems engineering excellence in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, verification and validation at subsystem and system level or Demonstrated vehicle development, mission systems integration, ground and flight test validation experience
Experience in successfully developing and integrating software and hardware solutions for space applications
Experience implementing action plans based on metrics and/or root cause/corrective actions
Hands-on technical experience with spacecraft or satellite related systems
Experience within Space Flight Software, Simulation Software
Demonstrated excellence in C/C++, SVN or GIT, MS Visual Studio or Eclipse and Linux
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Founded in 1994
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
John Greene
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Northrop Grumman Corporation
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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