Weapons C++ Embedded Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Northridge
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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. Northrop Grumman is currently looking for a Weapons C++ Embedded Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As an integral part of our multi-discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons, you will be on the forefront of developing next generation solutions to protect technology for our nation’s warfighters. This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have an active US Government DoD Secret security clearance . The C++ Embedded Software Engineer will join our missile systems development team. The ideal candidate will have some experience in C++ programming in an embedded systems environment, and a background in designing, implementing, and supporting real-time, mission-critical software for advanced missile platforms. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop embedded software for missile control and guidance systems using C++ Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems engineering, and quality assurance to define requirements and develop robust, high-performance solutions Write clean, maintainable, and optimized code that meets real-time operational constraints Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and perform system validation to ensure software reliability and safety Debug and troubleshoot complex issues during development and in-field operations Optimize resource-constrained systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability Code review and contribute to collaborative software architecture discussions Document designs, code changes, and engineering practices in compliance with industry regulations and safety standards Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously improve engineering processes and product quality. Basic Qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer 2: BS or in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 2 years of experience or a MS degree Experience with C++ programming in an embedded or real-time environment Strong knowledge of embedded systems design principles, including operating systems, threading, and inter-process communication Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and hardware-software integration Familiarity with software development life cycles, including Agile methodologies, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines Active US Government DoD Secret security clearance. Basic qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years software development experience working on embedded real-time systems or Master’s degree with 3 years Self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment. Experience with one or more Software languages/technologies: C/C++, Java, Python, C#. Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance are required. Experience in embedded software development. A year or more of experience working in an Agile team. Active US Government DoD Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in missile or aerospace systems development Experience with embedded C++ optimization and using tools such as VxWorks. Experience with Automated Software Testing Hands on hardware integration and testing experience. Knowledge of simulation tools and system modeling Experience with secure coding practices and compliance with defense and industry standards Experience with diagnostic and debugging tools specific to embedded systems (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) Advanced certifications or training in embedded systems or aerospace software engineering. Experience using Atlassian Tool Suite: JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, SonarQube. LI-MA1 Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 The 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.

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