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Software Engineer Level 1 or 2

Northrop Grumman Morrisville, NC

Morrisville, NC

Today

$76k - $138k/yr Full time Backend Developer Cloud Cloud Native

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Job Description

Software Engineer Level 1 or 2 within Northrop Grumman Space Sector will focus on developing, integrating, deploying, and sustaining satellite ground software. Onsite locations include Aurora, CO; Linthicum, MD; or Morrisville, NC. A Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

Full stack development across the operating system, platform, and mission-specific software layers
Work across languages and toolchains including Go, Python, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes and Docker, AWS infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and processes for static code analysis remediation
Act as a self-starting contributor capable of making decisions with the overall project budget and schedule in mind
Develop software delivering command and control functionality for hardware systems, including sending commands, processing acknowledgments, and integrating across interfaces
Create software enabling activity planning and constraint checking to achieve mission outcomes
Design software that visualizes a complex and dynamic environment in 2D and 3D, with decision tools, contextual insight, and user-centric interfaces

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of development experience; 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application
Knowledge of Agile programs
Knowledge of design, build, and deployment of software products
Knowledge of producing software architecture documentation
Experience with Python, Go, AWS, GitLab workflows, and Docker/Kubernetes
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of development experience; 0 years with a Master’s degree; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
2 years with Agile programs
2 years of experience with the design, build, and deployment of software products
2 years of experience in producing software architecture documentation
2 years of experience with Python, Go, AWS, GitLab workflows, and Docker/Kubernetes
Prior experience with development of microservice software architecture

Technologies

Go
Python
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS
PKI
GitLab
Bash
Linux
Static code analysis

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
PTO for vacation and/or personal business
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance

Required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Top Secret

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Salary

Primary level range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00
Secondary level range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

About Our Organization

The Aurora Software and Digital Engineering team comprises more than 200 engineers, DevOps specialists, system administrators, DBAs, and network engineers, spanning from entry level to chief architects. Engineers often serve as informal subject matter experts and may assume formal technical leadership roles. The organization actively supports career progression into higher technical or leadership positions.

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1d ago

TAK/ATAK Software Engineer

Dark Wolf Ventuers Frederick, CO

Frederick, CO

1d ago

$80k - $100k/yr Full time Android APIs Atak (android Team Awareness Kit)

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Job Description

TAK/ATAK Software Engineer role at Dark Wolf Ventuers, onsite in Frederick, CO, focused on developing and supporting TAK/ATAK software and plugins for military and first responder users.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain software for the Tactical Assault Kit ecosystem, including ATAK for Android and WinTAK for Windows.
Design, implement, and validate TAK plugins, tools, and features that deliver real-time situational awareness for military and first responder operators.
Collaborate with military personnel, product owners, and engineering teams to assess operational requirements and deliver mission-critical capabilities.
Release functionality in iterative cycles and verify with real-world users during live operations or training scenarios.
Engage with TAK community stakeholders and government customers to maintain plugin and server compatibility.
Maintain compatibility with supported hardware by testing firmware updates, new functionality, and related improvements.
Contribute to secure, hardened software designed to operate in disconnected and limited bandwidth environments.
Occasional travel to customer sites to support deployments and validation efforts.

Requirements

3–6 years of professional software engineering experience.
Experience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK/TAK Server), especially developing TAK plugins or extensions.
Proficient in Java, Kotlin, or C++, with emphasis on Android or Windows development.
Strong understanding of geospatial concepts, data formats such as CoT and GeoPackage, and GIS toolkits.
Strong communication skills.
Familiar with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Git and GitLab CI.
Solid grasp of algorithms, design patterns, APIs, and software architecture.
BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

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2d ago

Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA

2d ago

$123k - $184k/yr Full time Senior Bash C++ Language

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Job Description

Compensation

Salary: USD 122,800 – 184,200 per year

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, operate, and maintain software and firmware components and computing systems software aligned with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements.
Apply the appropriate standards, processes, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support engineering applications and products within the Targeting Business Unit.
Interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel to ensure requirements are met and issues are resolved.
Leverage experience across the full software development life cycle, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field, with 8+ years of engineering experience; or 6+ years with a Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or, in lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming with C++.
Familiarity with software architecture concepts, design patterns, and object oriented design.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Batch.
Background in developing embedded software for Linux or VxWorks environments.
Knowledge of software development methodologies and frameworks, including Waterfall and/or Agile.
Experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.) and Agile planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc.).
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret clearance, with potential for additional customer-specified clearances prior to start.

Technologies

C++, Python, Bash, Batch
Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase
Rally, Jira
Linux, VxWorks
Model-based Engineering, Waterfall Methodology, Agile

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
PTO for vacation and personal matters
Annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
Discretionary bonus opportunities

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the Secret clearance; additional customer clearance may be required prior to start.

Travel

Travel is expected to be up to 10% of the time.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems pursues mission-enabling innovations that enhance global security. This role sits within an organization that embraces Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices to deliver critical defense capabilities. The embedded software engineer will contribute across the engineering, scientific, and manufacturing spectrum, designing, developing, and maintaining software to meet program requirements while collaborating with a broad network of stakeholders in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment.

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2d ago

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - Platform

PAC Panasonic Avionics Corporation Irvine, CA

Irvine, CA

2d ago

$116k - $194k/yr Full time Data Processing Embedded Linux Embedded Software

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Job Description

Panasonic Avionics Corporation, based in Irvine, California, is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - Platform to design and implement the embedded Linux software and platform services that power Panasonic's data-first aircraft software platform. This role focuses on enabling observability, data models, and hardware abstraction across head-end, seat-end, and ground-connected environments, with a hybrid work arrangement and a salary range of USD 116,000 to 194,000 per year. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering (or equivalent) and at least eight years of experience.

Responsibilities

Design, modify, and implement complex embedded software for onboard data distribution, the messaging layer, and platform services.
Define, implement, and manage onboard messaging topology using Zenoh and related data-centric technologies, including routing and partitioning strategies.
Configure and optimize data distribution paths based on system constraints, performance needs, and reliability requirements.
Code, integrate, test, debug, and refine software to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable platform solutions.
Develop tooling to visualize, troubleshoot, and validate messaging topology, data flows, and system state.
Enable observability through telemetry, tracing, metrics, and service health reporting.
Review, evaluate, and analyze system designs, interfaces, integration approaches, and data flow requirements.
Prepare, review, and evaluate interface documentation, specifications, test plans, and procedures.
Assist in the definition, analysis, and allocation of requirements.
Document designs in engineering artifacts such as functional block diagrams, data models, and data/logic flow charts.
Maintain the developed software throughout its lifecycle with an emphasis on longevity and maintainability.
Provide leadership or technical guidance to junior engineers, designers, and support personnel as assigned.

Requirements

Strong experience with C/C++, Golang, or Rust; preference for Golang and Rust, with solid C++ allowed.
Experience developing software under Linux in embedded or resource-constrained environments.
Experience with data-centric distributed messaging systems such as Zenoh, DDS, MQTT, or similar technologies.
Experience designing messaging topologies, routing strategies, and partitioning approaches in embedded environments.
Strong understanding of distributed systems principles, including reliability, scalability, fault tolerance, and service integration.
Experience working with structured data models, schema evolution, and system state modeling.
Understanding of secure data distribution, access control, and software security practices.
Experience integrating legacy systems through adapters, bridges, or translation layers.
Familiarity with observability concepts including telemetry, tracing, metrics, and service health monitoring.
Familiarity with digital twin concepts and system-state modeling is desirable.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP) is helpful; deep network administration is not required.
Desirable familiarity with containers, virtualization, Docker, or similar deployment technologies.
Ability to resolve complex problems quickly and efficiently in embedded, distributed, and performance-constrained environments.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with user-centered, iterative design and development cycles.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and use resources efficiently.
Experience leading and/or providing technical guidance to other engineers.
Professional, seasoned engineer with a broad understanding of industry practices and company policies.
Ability to resolve a wide range of issues with imaginative and practical approaches.
Experience working on problems of diverse to complex scope requiring analysis of multiple factors.
Strong interpersonal skills to engage with senior internal and external personnel.
Excellent engineering communication skills, both written and verbal.
Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and GitLab.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
In-Flight Entertainment domain knowledge and system development experience is a plus.

Technologies

C, C++, Golang, Rust
Linux, Embedded Linux
Zenoh, DDS, MQTT
Docker, GitLab
TCP/UDP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP

Benefits

Flexible-hybrid work opportunities
Unlimited PTO for exempt salaried employees; vacation, sick, and personal days accrual for non-exempt employees; 11 paid holidays; company-wide shutdown
Medical insurance from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI)
Dental insurance (PPO and DMO options)
Vision insurance (EyeMed or VSP)
401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, fully vested from day 1
Wellness Program
Counseling services
FSA & HSA
Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child
AD&D Insurance
Long-term and Short-term disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Assistance
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Dependent Care FSA
Education Assistance
Commuter Program
Employee Purchase Program
Service Award Program

Travel

May require travel up to 5% of the time to domestic and/or international locations.

Our Principles

Contribution to Society
Fairness & Honesty
Cooperation & Team Spirit
Untiring Effort for Improvement
Courtesy & Humility
Adaptability
Gratitude

What We Offer

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we recognize that the people behind our innovations are our greatest asset. We provide a competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program to support our employees.

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2d ago

Senior Software Engineer, Valence

Alphatec Spine Louisville, CO

Louisville, CO

2d ago

$130k - $150k/yr Full time Senior C++ DevOps

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Job Description

Senior Software Engineer to develop software for Alphatec Spine's surgical navigation and robotics platform.

Location: Louisville, CO onsite. Salary: USD 130,000 - 150,000 per year. Experience: 5+ years. Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, maintain, and validate software applications while producing supporting documentation.
Engage in all phases of product development, including reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment, and test execution.
Help achieve team objectives by fostering collaboration and reaching consensus on task assignments.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and test engineers across disciplines.
Develop robust applications and frameworks for Unix and Linux environments.
Create application software using C++ within the target platforms.
Work with Marketing and cross functional R&D teams to evaluate, prioritize, and define future product features in detail.
Perform integration and system level testing of software and software/hardware systems.
Produce documentation for software projects, including design artifacts and test plans/cases.
Estimate tasks and steer software projects according to the project plan.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Attend surgical cases, engage with surgeons, and stay informed about current company initiatives across technical areas.
Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to support clinical prototyping, testing, and formal evaluation in cadaveric surgical lab settings.
Provide technical support for field deployed software applications as needed.
Partner with clinical and field teams to gather information, investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, and lead product improvements.
Participate in occasional on-site visits to diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
Maintain rigorous version control, unit testing, and documentation to support regulatory evaluation and formal test efforts.
Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

Requirements

Proven experience in commercial software development for medical devices under IEC 62304; experience with surgical navigation is a plus.
Strong C++ development experience on Linux; familiarity with the Qt framework is a plus.
Knowledge of image processing and rendering toolkits such as VTK, ITK, OpenCV.
Experience with 3D volumetric imaging (CT, CBCT, MRI) and medical image data formats (DICOM).
Experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, Jira.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Involvement in design decisions and tradeoffs for evolving codebases, including framework and language choices and architecture decisions.
Familiarity with 3D geometry for spatial navigation systems is a plus.

Technologies

C++, Qt, Linux, Unix, VTK, ITK, OpenCV, DICOM, Git, Azure DevOps, Jira

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4d ago

Embedded Developer LynxOS

Raytheon Tewksbury, MA

Tewksbury, MA

4d ago

$87k - $165k/yr Full time DevOps Embedded Development Embedded Linux

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Job Description

Raytheon is seeking an Embedded Developer with a focus on LynxOS and real-time operating systems for onboard embedded systems. This onsite role is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts and requires an active DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

Modify, debug, test, and extend LynxOS and RHEL Linux based embedded operating systems.
Collaborate with application teams to add capabilities and resolve issues.
Serve as the primary liaison with OS and toolchain vendors (examples include Lynx and PTC), overseeing defect tracking and resolution for vendor deliverables and contributing to design efforts and customizations.
Assess software products for technical soundness and adequacy.
Communicate with senior software personnel through written and verbal channels.
Produce documentation relating to the design and release of software artifacts.
Develop complete software solutions and influence the successful completion of supported programs and projects.
Apply Agile and DevSecOps practices, including automation and continuous integration.
Adhere to organizational processes and procedures.
Participate in the requirements, design, development, and testing of real-time embedded and application software, and tools, including new work products or enhancements.
Collaborate with project managers and other members of the Engineering organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
Experience with LynxOS or other real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience in embedded systems development and debugging.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation and test tooling.
Experience with programming languages including C and C++.

Technologies

LynxOS
RHEL Linux
Python
Bash
C
C++
Jenkins
GitLab
Bamboo
Travis
ARM
PowerPC
x86
TCP/IP
UDP
POSIX APIs
RTOS

Qualifications We Prefer

Active Secret security clearance.
Experience with system initialization software development.
Experience with POSIX APIs and RTOS specific APIs.
Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and embedded system security.
Experience with hardware architectures such as ARM, PowerPC, or x86.
Experience in software integration and testing for embedded or real-time systems.
Experience building automation pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Bamboo, or Travis.
Device driver development and hardware-software integration experience.
Familiarity with real-time scheduling algorithms and system optimization.
Strong background in data structures, algorithms, OS design, and software development life cycle.
Prior experience in Patriot software is highly desirable.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) with company match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual incentive compensation programs

Posting Date

Posted: 2026-06-22

Location

Tewksbury, MA, United States (onsite)

Salary

USD 86,800 - 165,200 per year

Security Clearance and Citizenship

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. DoD clearance type: Secret. Interim clearance must be obtainable prior to start date.

Work Arrangement

Position role type: Onsite

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4d ago

Software Engineer - Level 5

Northrop Grumman Redondo Beach, CA

Redondo Beach, CA

4d ago

$177k - $266k/yr Full time Senior C Language DevOps

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Job Description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Software Engineer - Level 5 to develop and sustain mission operational software and new capabilities, based in Redondo Beach, CA or Aurora, CO.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain several mission operational software product lines, as well as develop new capabilities.
Join a large team comprising of multiple subsystems, each with a specialized software focus.
Provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of our national security mission.

Requirements

12 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 10 years of relevant experience with Master's degree; 8 years of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Must have an active SCI at time of application OR an active TS clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date
Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills
Proficiency with C++ programming
Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system