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Associate / Engineer Embedded Software (AHT)

2 days ago Xenia, OH

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.We are looking for you to join our team as an Associate/Embedded Software Engineer based out of Beavercreek, OH. As an Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. We continue to evolve in how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for warfighters. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to the mission. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining our team, you'll be expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to grow in your career.

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is a trusted provider of mission critical technology. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
What You'll Get to Do:

Design and build embedded software to demonstrate new concepts for virtualizing processor hardware on modern platforms.
Leverage embedded programming skills to run real-time software from aircraft, ships, and other military applications inside a virtual machine.
Apply domain specific Model Driven Development to solve complex problems
Work as part of a talented growing team to provide solutions with real-world impact.
Proactively interact with customers by presenting project status, technical findings and technical demonstrations.
Basic Qualifications:

T01 : College Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar technical STEM
T02: College Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar technical STEM with 2 years of relevant experience
Detail-oriented
Experience with Software Change/Configuration management and associated tools
Good understanding of Object-Oriented development
Experience with Linux/Unix programming and command line
C/C++ programming experience
Understanding of Computer Architecture
Experience with Assembly programming
Demonstrated technical writing and oral communication skills
Demonstrated creative problem solving
Ability to work in a collaborative environment as a member of a software development team.
Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with Agile development concepts and processes
Experience as Agile Scrum Master or Product Owner
Experience with software test tools such as googletest.
Experience with I/O programming: Ethernet, Serial, MIL-STD-1553, or other
Experience with Software Development Tools: VS Code, git, JIRA, Jenkins
Familiarity with PowerPC programming or instruction set
Familiarity with x86 programming or instruction set
Experience with embedded operating systems such as the Green Hills Software Integrity OS or VxWorks
Familiarity with WindRiver Tornado or Workbench
Experience programming in Python
Familiarity with JSON file format
Familiarity with web programming using REACT.js and Redux
Experience using static code analysis tools such as SonarQube, clang analysis, etc.
Understanding of software design
Experience with digital logic and bitwise operators
* Experience with cmake, makefiles, and Linux/bash scripting
Primary Level Salary Range: $69,300.00 - $103,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Xenia, OH
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10226889
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-25T20:28:47

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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