Embedded Software Engineer; SkillBridge

Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) – DoD Skill Bridge

Northrop Grumman, a leader in advanced defense technology, offers a Skill Bridge internship for transitioning service members. Participants will receive on‑site, 40‑hr per week training to gain experience in a role that could lead to a full‑time opportunity with Northrop Grumman. The internship lasts up to 180 days and is open to all ranks and experience levels. Compensation is not provided as interns continue to receive military pay and benefits.

• At least 180 days of active duty service
• Within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Honorable discharge
• TAPS/TGPS participation
• Recent ethics brief (within 12 months)
  Unit Commander written authorization to participate

The internship is designed to provide transitioning service members with job‑skills training, professional development, and networking that align with Northrop Grumman’s mission to “Defining Possible.” Interns will:

• Perform on‑site, job‑training in an entry‑to‑mid‑level role.
• Contribute to development projects following standard engineering practices.
• Engage with leadership and peers to gain exposure to the company’s culture and business.
• Advance toward a potential full‑time position upon completion.

Location:

Northridge, CA. To join a multi‑discipline engineering team that designs next‑generation missile weapon systems. The candidate will be on‑site full time and will support architecture and integration of secure missile weapons.

• Develop and implement software for embedded devices and systems based on requirements.
• Design, develop, test, and debug system software.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle in an agile environment.
• Verify and validate software requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12 years of software or computer engineering experience, or Master’s degree with 10 years of experience.
• Self‑starter who operates efficiently in a team environment.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Java, Python, or C#.
• Full software life‑cycle experience: specification, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and maintenance.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Minimum one year of experience in an agile team.
• Meets DoD Skill Bridge qualifications.

• Experience with Git and other version control tools.
• Embedded systems design in preemptive, multitasking real‑time operating systems.
• Embedded C++ optimization and use of VxWorks.
• Hands‑on hardware integration and testing.
• Debugging complex integrated applications or test set‑up issues.
• Experience with Atlassian tools: JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Sonar Qube.
• Active Secret clearance.

Salary range: $ – $. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for senior roles. Northrop Grumman offers health insurance, life and disability coverage, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit . U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.