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Ayr Energy

Sr. Embedded Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$150K - $220K/yr

Apply automotive embedded architecture principles (ISO 26262, AUTOSAR) to power electronics and monitoring applications * Develop FPGA-based control and signal processing pipelines; write low-level ...

Sandisk

Embedded Product Security Architect

Irvine, CA · On-site

$69 - $89/hr

They are seeking an Embedded Product Security Architect to lead the security architecture function for their Flash business unit's product portfolio, ensuring security requirements are met across ...

Saildrone

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site

$215K - $260K/yr

Embedded Architecture: Lead the design, implementation, and validation of embedded software systems to meet stringent performance and safety requirements for reliable and successful long-duration ...

Banks Power

Embedded Firmware Architect

Azusa, CA

We're seeking a skilled Embedded Firmware Architect who will provide technical leadership in the design and development of scalable automotive firmware solutions. You are hands-on, and love ...

Banks Power

Embedded Firmware Architect

Azusa, CA · On-site

$155K - $170K/yr

We're seeking a skilled Embedded Firmware Architect who will provide technical leadership in the design and development of scalable automotive firmware solutions. You are hands-on, and love ...

HEICO

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$126K - $165K/yr

Perform trade studies to identify functions that can be purchased as third-party intellectual property (IP) versus internal development * Assist in creating embedded architecture, performing trade ...

Copper

Staff Embedded Systems Engineer

Berkeley, CA · Hybrid

$182K - $210K/yr

You'll take ownership of core embedded architecture, including device communication, fleet management, and scalability. You'll also have opportunities to lead projects spanning appliance performance ...

HEICO

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Camarillo, CA

$126K - $165K/yr

Perform trade studies to identify functions that can be purchased as third-party intellectual property (IP) versus internal development * Assist in creating embedded architecture, performing trade ...

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What is the difference between Embedded Architect vs Embedded Software Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Architect

Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields; certifications like ARM or IoT certifications are common

Work EnvironmentDesigning system architecture, collaborating with hardware and software teams, often in R&D or product development settings

Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies developing complex embedded systems such as IoT devices, automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics

Embedded Architects focus on designing the overall system architecture of embedded solutions, ensuring integration and scalability. Embedded Software Engineers typically implement and test the software components within those architectures. While both roles require similar technical backgrounds, the Embedded Architect role emphasizes system-level design and planning, whereas Embedded Software Engineers focus on coding and software development within the established architecture.

What is the salary of embedded architect?

The average salary of an embedded architect typically ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior roles with specialized skills in hardware design, real-time operating systems, and embedded programming can command higher compensation.
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Staff RTOS Embedded Architect 5 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

$177K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 360 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 536 rated manufacturers

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is currently looking for a Staff RTOS Embedded Architect 5 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As an integral part of our multi-discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons, you will be on the forefront of developing next generation solutions to protect technology for our nation's warfighters.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have a current US Government DoW Secret security clearance with the ability to be cleared for Special Access Program (SAP).

The RTOS Embedded Architect is responsible for defining and leading the architecture of complex realtime embedded software running on RTOSbased platforms for weapon systems. This role focuses on deterministic behavior, schedulability, resource optimization, and robust inter-process communication for missioncritical systems. The architect partners and collaborates closely with project teams, external partners, and customers to ensure the software architecture meets stringent safety, security, and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement software architectures for RTOSbased embedded devices and systems (multicore processors, distributed nodes, safetycritical components) based on requirements
  • Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software, including low-level drivers and board bring-up.
  • Create and maintain hardware-abstraction layers (HAL) and operating-system abstraction layers (OSAL) for embedded systems.
  • Define and enforce architectural guidelines, coding standards, and design patterns across cross-functional teams for RTOSbased software design and integration.
  • Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle in an Agile environment, including requirements verification and validation.
  • Lead integration of real-time operating systems (VxWorks) and ensure deterministic scheduling, priority management, and inter-process communication.
  • Mentor embedded software engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical guidance across Hardware, Software, and Systems Engineering disciplines

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS or in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of embedded software experience; or a MS degree with 10+ years of likewise experience; and an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Proven software architect or technical lead experience for embedded systems
  • Expertise with at least one major RTOS (VxWorks, ThreadX, FreeRTOS, Green Hills INTEGRITY)
  • Experience in developing and troubleshooting low-level embedded software
  • Experience designing multithreaded, multiprocess systems with strict realtime constraints
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and familiarity with Java, Python, or C#
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical information to software, systems, and hardware engineering stakeholders as well as non-technical partners.
  • Current US Government DoW Secret security clearance with the ability to be cleared for Special Access Program (SAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Indepth understanding of weapons systems, realtime embedded constraints, safetycritical standards, and secure communications
  • Experience with version-control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CMake, Make, Yocto)
  • Experience with hardware abstraction layers, peripheral abstraction layers, and OS abstraction layers for portable embedded software across multiple platforms
  • Hands-on experience with pre-emptive, multitasking RTOS environments and OSAL integration
  • Expertise in embedded C++ optimization and integration with VxWorks
  • Familiarity with Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, SonarQube)
  • Product-owner experience and ability to translate architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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