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[/company/ngc](/company/ngc)[NGC](/company/ngc)
# Staff Embedded Software Engineer at NGC

Compensation

$177,000 – $265,600/yr

**Location**
: San Diego, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Apr 20, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Staff Embedded Engineer Software based in San Diego, California, to design, develop, integrate, and test cryptographic and embedded real-time software. The role works with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment and requires a bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience, or a master's degree with 10 years, or a PhD with 8 years, along with experience in crypto systems or Rust, C/C++, object-oriented programming, embedded firmware, RTOS, ARM architectures, and Agile tools. The position requires a current DoD Secret clearance, is contingent on program award, clearance, and customer approval, and offers a primary salary range of $177,000 to $265,600.

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