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Embedded Software Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3

Job in Berkeley, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Embedded Software Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Saint Charles, MO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector, Cutting Edge Optronics is a leading provider of high-power laser diode arrays, high power pump modules and diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer capable of supplying unmounted diode bars, packaged laser diodes, DPSS modules, laser diode drivers and complete DPSS laser systems. Our diode laser-based products have become industry standards and are used in a wide variety of commercial and military applications.

Learn more about Cutting Edge Optronics at our website:

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:
  • Perform design and development of analog circuits, digital circuits, microcontrollers, equipment racks, circuit board assemblies, cable assemblies, and test equipment.
  • Generate design documentation using KiCad, Visio, and other legacy tools as required.
  • Develop specifications for, and perform selection of, components for use in electrical equipment.
  • Develop and test control software using Python.
  • Provide engineering support of laser system projects.
  • Provide engineering support of fielded products and engineering support to the electronics production group.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
  • No clearance required to start
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
  • No clearance required to start
  • 3-5 years of design experience in the areas of analog and digital electronics, microcontrollers, power electronics, and PWBs/CCAs.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with programming using Python.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to cross functional team members.
  • Ability to work effectively while supporting multiple projects.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in developing electronic controllers used with laser systems.
  • Experience with KiCad for PWB/CCA design.
  • Experience with Raspberry Pi computers and microcontrollers.
  • Experience with schematic capture, MS Office, Visio.
  • Experience with the Linux operating system.
  • Experience with networking fundamentals including protocols, configuration, and addressing.
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