SDS Associate / Embedded Software Engineer - 19013*
Back to Jobs
Northrop GrummanGet Smart Job AI Coach in the appFree on iOS and Android 





SDS Associate / Embedded Software Engineer - 19013*
65,800–118,900 / Year
Location
United States-Utah-Roy
Experience
Entry
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
## 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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Associate / Embedded Software Engineer for the Scalable Hypersonic (SHY) flight systems software team. This position will be located in Roy, Utah.
\Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding .
What You’ll Get To Do:
As a software engineer, you will assist in the design, development, and implementation of the flight systems software applications. You will collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver high quality, scalable and reliable software products.
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
T1 Associate Embedded Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with and a minimum 1 year of related experience.
• U.S. Citizen with active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope,
• Understanding of software engineering with C/C++ in a Linux environment
• Understanding of UML and software design concepts
• Understanding of software requirements process
• Understanding of DevSecOps pipeline
T2 Embedded Software Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 2 years of related experience, or Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience.
• U.S. Citizen with active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope,
• Experience in software engineering with C/C++ in a Linux environment
• Exposure to software design with UML and software modeling tools
• Exposure to requirements and using a requirements management tool
• Experience with using a DevSecOps pipeline
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of full lifecycle software development
• Knowledge of a real time operating system
• Knowledge of embedded software development
#Sentinelsoftware
Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of flight systems software applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable software products
- Work within a DevSecOps pipeline
- Utilize C/C++ in a Linux environment
- Apply UML and software design concepts
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics)
Skills Required
C/C++LinuxUMLSoftware design conceptsSoftware requirements processDevSecOps pipelineCollaborationFull lifecycle software developmentReal time operating systemEmbedded software development
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- Relocation assistance
- Overtime
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
- Long Term Incentives
App exclusive · Free
Smart Job AI Coach
Your personal interview coach on every job — readiness tips, profile improvements, and role-specific prep. Available only in the Pulse Job app.
Interview readiness
See how prepared you are and what to improve for each role.
Personalized tips
Actionable suggestions based on your profile and the job.
After you apply
Keep coaching momentum from job detail through application success.
Similar roles for you
Matched using this role's title and skills. Open the job search anytime to see every listing.

Embedded Flight Software Engineer (Rust)
Umbra
135,000–165,000 / Year
Full-timeEasy applyWork from Office
Santa BarbaraMid

Software Engineer - iOS Development
PGA TOUR
Full-timeEasy applyWork from Office
Ponte Vedra BeachMid

Senior Software Engineer , Software Development Engineering (Apps) ( 5-9 years)
Sandisk
Full-timeEasy applyWork from Office
BangaloreSenior

Software Engineer , Software Development Engineering (Apps) 3-6 years
Sandisk
Full-timeEasy applyWork from Office
BangaloreMid

Software Developer for Embedded Systems (m/w/d)
Delta
3.267 / Month
Full-timeEasy applyHybrid
ViennaEntry
Senior CSIRT Engingeer
Premium employer
110,000–130,000 / Year
PremiumFull-timeEasy applyWork from Home
Remote - United StatesSenior