Northrop Grumman
Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 (AHT) - R10212185
Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 (AHT)
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Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 (AHT)
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Northrop Grumman . At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world. Role Overview
Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is looking for an
Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7
with anti‑tamper solution experience to support our Advanced Weapons team. The position requires an active Secret clearance and will be based on‑site in either Northridge, CA; Tucson, AZ; or Linthicum, MD. Relocation assistance may be available. Telework is not available for this position. The role requires 25% travel. Responsibilities
Provide analysis, development, implementation, and security assessments of embedded systems to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800‑53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidance. Analyze customer’s concept of operations/employment and cybersecurity/anti‑tamper requirements to propose, design, develop, and implement security/protection controls. Define system architectures that are resistant to tampering and cyber‑attacks. Support system requirements development by following standard processes for assessing, implementing, and verifying security requirements. Interface with inter‑organizational management and external customers to communicate technical briefings and program status. Participate in the development of training plans to grow the team. Basic Qualifications
B.S. degree in an engineering/computer science discipline and a minimum of 16 years of related experience (or M.S. with 14 years, or Ph.D. with 12 years). Minimum of 10 years’ experience designing, developing and implementing FPGA solutions as a Security Controller (Root of Security / Root of Trust) for embedded weapons systems. Demonstrated expertise with firmware and software requirements derivation for security applications. Demonstrated expertise with designing and implementing firmware (VHDL or Verilog) and software (C, C++) solutions for security applications. Expertise in the following FPGA families: Xilinx, MicroSemi and Intel. Knowledgeable in current cryptographic algorithms used for encryption/decryption, digital signatures, and hashes and how to apply them in the development of security solutions. Understanding of cryptographic based vulnerabilities. Familiarity in working both US‑only and FMS efforts. Technical problem solving, to include leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring. Previous experience directing and managing an engineering team in the execution of security solution development, integration and test, and verification activities. Knowledgeable about the AT customer community. Significant experience briefing complex technical, cost, and schedule to the DoD customer and ATEA / ATET community. Demonstrated capability to grow junior talent. U.S. Citizenship and active Secret DoD clearance with ability to obtain higher Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related technical field. Ability to compile/prepare software assurance activities in accordance with Application of Software Assurance Countermeasures. Experience in writing Verification & Validation (V&V) Test Plans and Procedures. Participation in V&V events with ATET. Experience working in SAP areas. Salary Range
Primary Level Salary Range: $196,600.00 – $341,500.00 (ranges vary by location: Northridge CA: 227,700–341,500; Linthicum MD: 217,300–325,900; Tucson AZ: 196,600–295,000). Benefits
The application period is estimated at 20 days. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation), and discretionary bonuses. Eligible employees may receive shift differential and long‑term incentive plans. Equal Opportunity Employer
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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Join to apply for the
Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 (AHT)
role at
Northrop Grumman . At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world. Role Overview
Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is looking for an
Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7
with anti‑tamper solution experience to support our Advanced Weapons team. The position requires an active Secret clearance and will be based on‑site in either Northridge, CA; Tucson, AZ; or Linthicum, MD. Relocation assistance may be available. Telework is not available for this position. The role requires 25% travel. Responsibilities
Provide analysis, development, implementation, and security assessments of embedded systems to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800‑53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidance. Analyze customer’s concept of operations/employment and cybersecurity/anti‑tamper requirements to propose, design, develop, and implement security/protection controls. Define system architectures that are resistant to tampering and cyber‑attacks. Support system requirements development by following standard processes for assessing, implementing, and verifying security requirements. Interface with inter‑organizational management and external customers to communicate technical briefings and program status. Participate in the development of training plans to grow the team. Basic Qualifications
B.S. degree in an engineering/computer science discipline and a minimum of 16 years of related experience (or M.S. with 14 years, or Ph.D. with 12 years). Minimum of 10 years’ experience designing, developing and implementing FPGA solutions as a Security Controller (Root of Security / Root of Trust) for embedded weapons systems. Demonstrated expertise with firmware and software requirements derivation for security applications. Demonstrated expertise with designing and implementing firmware (VHDL or Verilog) and software (C, C++) solutions for security applications. Expertise in the following FPGA families: Xilinx, MicroSemi and Intel. Knowledgeable in current cryptographic algorithms used for encryption/decryption, digital signatures, and hashes and how to apply them in the development of security solutions. Understanding of cryptographic based vulnerabilities. Familiarity in working both US‑only and FMS efforts. Technical problem solving, to include leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring. Previous experience directing and managing an engineering team in the execution of security solution development, integration and test, and verification activities. Knowledgeable about the AT customer community. Significant experience briefing complex technical, cost, and schedule to the DoD customer and ATEA / ATET community. Demonstrated capability to grow junior talent. U.S. Citizenship and active Secret DoD clearance with ability to obtain higher Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related technical field. Ability to compile/prepare software assurance activities in accordance with Application of Software Assurance Countermeasures. Experience in writing Verification & Validation (V&V) Test Plans and Procedures. Participation in V&V events with ATET. Experience working in SAP areas. Salary Range
Primary Level Salary Range: $196,600.00 – $341,500.00 (ranges vary by location: Northridge CA: 227,700–341,500; Linthicum MD: 217,300–325,900; Tucson AZ: 196,600–295,000). Benefits
The application period is estimated at 20 days. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation), and discretionary bonuses. Eligible employees may receive shift differential and long‑term incentive plans. Equal Opportunity Employer
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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