Embedded Software Engineer - Level 4 - Space AHT at NGC

Compensation · Listed in posting

$135,800 – $203,600/yr

Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to support the Ground Weapons System program as an individual contributor. The role provides technical contributions and guidance for software products supporting Missile Defense Agency capabilities, requires a STEM degree and relevant experience, a current active Secret clearance, and experience with DevOps, software version control, modeling and simulation, and languages including C++. The position is based in Huntsville, Alabama, with 10% travel, and offers a primary salary range of $135,800 to $203,600.

Required Skills

C++
Python
MATLAB
Git
Bitbucket
DevOps
Object-oriented design
SOLID principles
Modeling and simulation

Additional Information

Minimum Education: STEM bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.
Required Previous Experiences: 8 years of relevant experience for a STEM bachelor's degree
6 years of relevant experience for a master's degree
4 years of experience for a PhD
Experience with Atlassian tools and Git and Bitbucket
Experience in a DevOps environment
Experience developing modeling and simulation software or debugging complex software systems
Experience with Python, MATLAB, C++, ADA, or JAVA
Experience with object-oriented design, SOLID principles, or software design patterns
Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting missile defense programs such as GWS
Experience performing root cause or forensic software analysis
Active Security+ certification