SDS Associate / Embedded Software Engineer - 19013*
Northrop Grumman · Roy, UT
$65,800–$118,900from the description
Jul 11, 2026
Roy, UT
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A software engineering role focused on designing, developing, and implementing flight systems software for a hypersonic program. Day-to-day work involves C/C++ development in a Linux environment, applying UML-based design practices, working within a DevSecOps pipeline, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role suits early-career engineers with a STEM background and an active DoD Secret clearance; note that the position is contingent on program award and funding.
Junior level · 1+ years · Ogden-Clearfield, UT · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance · Full-time
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
Posted 2 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $112,296 (middle half $88,576–$146,860). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (6)
This posting covers two levels simultaneously: T1 Associate Embedded Software Engineer (1+ year experience, $65,800–$98,800/yr) and T2 Embedded Software Engineer (2+ years or a Master's with 0 years, $79,300–$118,900/yr). The salary range reported spans both tiers. The minimum experience (1 year) and lower salary bound reflect the T1 entry point.
The posting states the position is contingent on program award(s) and associated funding — a hire may not materialize if the contract is not won.
An active DoD Secret clearance is required at time of application, not merely the ability to obtain one.
Requirements management tools and software modeling tools are mentioned for T2 but no specific product is named, so no tool-level skill was emitted.
Real-time operating system (RTOS) and embedded software development knowledge appear only under Preferred Qualifications.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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