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Northrop Grumman

Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 (AHT) - R10212185-3

Northrop Grumman, Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85249

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Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems

is looking for an

Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7

with

Anti‑Tamper Solution Experience

to work with our

Advanced Weapons

team. An active Secret clearance is required to start this role.

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 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 equivalent M.S./Ph.D. with corresponding experience

Minimum of 10 years’ experience designing, developing and implementing FPGA solutions as a Security Controller for embedded weapons systems

Demonstrated expertise with firmware and software requirements derivation for security applications

Proficiency in designing and implementing firmware (VHDL or Verilog) and software (C, C++) for security applications

Experience with Xilinx, MicroSemi, and Intel FPGA families

Knowledge of current cryptographic algorithms used for encryption/decryption, digital signatures, and hashes

Understanding of cryptographic vulnerabilities

Familiarity with US‑Only and FMS efforts

Strong technical problem‑solving and root‑cause corrective action skills

Previous experience directing and managing an engineering team in security solution development, integration, test, and verification

Knowledgeable about the AT customer community

Experience briefing complex technical, cost, and schedule to the DoD customer

Demonstrated capability to grow junior talent

U.S. citizenship and an active Secret DoD clearance, with ability to obtain higher SAP clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering

Experience compiling software assurance activities per DASD (SE) PPP Outline

Experience writing Verification & Validation Test Plans and procedures

Participation in V&V events with ATET

Experience working in SAP areas

Salary Range (2024) Primary Level Salary Range: $196,600.00 – $341,500.00 (location based). Base salary is determined by responsibilities, experience, and market conditions.

Benefits Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentive plans. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life & disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, PTO, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For the complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

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