Embedded DevOps Engineer AHT

Salary: $142,200 - 213,400 per year Requirements:

• We require a BS in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with 8 years of embedded software/hardware development experience, preferably on safety-critical or defense platforms; alternatively, an MS with 6 years of equivalent experience.
• We are looking for a technical lead who has collaborated with cross-functional teams.
• We need DevSecOps experience building and sustaining CI/CD pipelines, including identifying automation opportunities and designing and implementing CI/CD solutions.
• We require experience with GIT and Agile development, including producing, reviewing, and reporting Agile and development metrics.
• We seek embedded software development experience with microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGAs, and RTOS environments such as VxWorks, FreeRTOS, or QNX in Windows or Linux settings.
• A current U.S. Government Secret clearance with the ability to be cleared for SAP is required.
• Preferred qualifications include proficiency in C, C++, Python, flight software development, or software factory work.
• Preferred experience includes the full software development life cycle.
• Preferred tooling experience includes GitLab, Atlassian tools such as Jira and Bitbucket, and CI/CD tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, and VectorCast.
• Preferred cloud experience includes AWS or Azure, along with containers and orchestration tools such as Podman and Kubernetes.
• Experience with simulators and STE development is preferred.
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, or Security+.
• We value a demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, streamline work, and build efficiencies.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills are preferred.

• We design and own end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for missile program codebases, selecting and integrating tools such as Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, and the Atlassian suite.
• We develop and maintain pipeline automation scripts and build configurations, including CMake, Visual Studio, and custom build scripts, to support continuous integration, testing, and delivery of embedded software.
• We architect secure artifact repositories and version control strategies that provide traceability, reproducibility, and compliance with DoD security requirements.
• We implement static analysis, code quality gates, and vulnerability scanning in the pipeline using SonarQube and other tools to reinforce secure coding practices across C++, Python, and VxWorks projects.
• We collaborate with embedded software engineers to adapt build and test workflows for real-time, safety-critical applications, including cross-compilation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and simulation environments.
• We provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and operations teams, promoting DevSecOps best practices and continuous improvement.
• We coordinate across multiple networks and sites, standardizing pipeline configurations, maintaining a consistent security posture, and enabling smooth integration of code and artifacts across distributed teams.
• We keep pipeline architecture, build processes, security controls, and compliance evidence thoroughly documented to support audits and accreditation activities.

• AWS
• Architect
• Atlassian
• Azure
• BitBucket
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• DevOps
• Embedded
• FreeRTOS
• Git
• GitLab
• Hardware
• Support
• JIRA
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Nexus
• Podman
• Python
• SAP
• Security
• Visual Studio
• Windows
• Confluence

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We are Northrop Grumman, and we offer an opportunity to work on pioneering systems that influence lives around the world and help shape the future. Our Advanced Weapons team is hiring an Embedded DevOps Engineer Level 4 to support next-generation solutions for our warfighters. This is a full-time, on-site role in Northridge, CA with no remote or telework option, and relocation assistance may be available. The position requires travel about 10% of the time and a current U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance with the ability to be cleared for SAP. We offer a competitive salary range of $142,200 to $213,400, with potential overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus eligibility, and a broad benefits package that includes health, life, and disability insurance, savings plans, holidays, and paid time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our hiring decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.

last updated 42 week of 2026