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Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)

Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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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.

Role Overview Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is looking for an Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 with Anti‑Tamper Solution Experience to work with our talented Advanced Weapons team in one of the three locations listed below. An Active Clearance is required to start this role.

As an integral part of our multi‑discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons, you will be on the forefront of developing next‑generation solutions to protect technology for our nation’s warfighter. The ideal candidate will be supporting our Advanced Programs for defining and architecting a secured missile weapon system—this position will require close collaboration with team members of other projects within the organization for security architecture designs as well as external partners and customers.

This position requires the selected candidate to work on‑site in either of the following locations: Northridge, CA, Tucson, AZ or Linthicum, MD. Salary range based on location will be listed at the bottom. Telework is not available for this position. Relocation assistance, although not guaranteed, may be available.

Responsibilities

Provide analysis, development, implementation, and security assessments of embedded systems to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800‑53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service 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 for Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer (T07)

B.S. degree in an engineering/computer science discipline and a minimum of 16 years of related experience in such as Digital Design, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Embedded Software Engineering, or M.S. with 14 years, or PhD with 12 years

Minimum of 10 years’ experience designing, developing and implementing FPGA solutions as a Security Controller (i.e. 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 is required with the 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, in DASD (SE) PPP Outline and Guidance

Experience in writing Verification & Validation (V&V) Test Plans and Procedures

Participation in V&V events with ATET

Experience working in SAP areas

Salary Information Northridge CA: 227700‑341500

Linthicum MD: 217300‑325900

Tucson, AZ: 196600‑295000

Primary Level Salary Range: $196,600.00 ‑ $341,500.00

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 experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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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