Sentinel Embedded Software Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, USA
Listed on 2026-03-05
Listing for:
Northrop Grumman
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, C++ Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes 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 Defense Systems is seeking Embedded Software Engineers for the Flight / Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) Software Team to develop systems software design & architecture. This position will be located in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, Alabama and will support the Sentinel Program. "This req may be filled as a or ." What You'll Get To Do:
Design, develop, document, test, and debug software/system applications. Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of embedded systems for safety and mission critical software. Must be able to work and collaborate with a team of software engineers in an Agile environment to meet critical milestones. Ensure program mandated software standards and compliance criteria are met.
Understand and can develop in a continuous integration tool chain environment meeting technical and compliance requirements. Position Benefits As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. You'll Bring These
Qualifications:
• T2 Embedded Software Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 2 years of related experience, or Master's degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience.
• T3 Principal Embedded Software Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience, or PhD in STEM with 1 year of related experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
• US Citizenship with Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• 1+ year experience in developing software/writing code in C/C++/C#, Python, Java, or similar programming language
• 1+ year experience in object-oriented programming and design patterns
• 1+ year of life cycle of software development and Agile software development
• 1+ year experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering using Cameo
• Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS)
• Experience developing ICDs and defining interfaces in an MBSE environment
• Familiarity with CSSAM / RVAM Governance
• Experience developing software for a hard real time system or hardware devices
• Experience developing or debugging software targeted for an embedded system #GNC
2026 Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $ Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $ 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…
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