Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Job Opportunity

Senior Staff Embedded Engineer Software - San Diego, CA

In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end‑user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases. You will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real‑time systems. You will work with multi‑disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, Dev Sec Ops  and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment.

You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 14 years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 12 years, or PhD with 10 years.
• Experience with Crypto Systems or Rust.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Object Oriented programming.
• Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing.
• Experience integrating low‑level firmware and software in complex real‑time multi‑threaded embedded applications.
• Experience with RTOS designs and implementing secure software for embedded systems.
• Experience with ARM architectures and peripherals.
• Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process.

• Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL).
• Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado).
• Experience with Yocto/Petalinx.
• Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKEF.
• Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards.
• Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations.
• Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications.
• Familiarity with assembly language.
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers.
• Familiarity with Power
  
  PC architectures and peripherals.
• Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog/FPGAF.
• Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase).
• Familiarity with Green Hills Ada Multi.
• Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing.

Must currently hold a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance. Relocation assistance may be available.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Annual bonuses and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Opportunities for shift differential and overtime.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.