Embedded Software Development Engineer | Entwicklungsingenieur für Embedded Software (m/w/d) Ref.Nr.: 2026-0051

Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 9, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves designing, implementing, and integrating critical embedded software specifically for sophisticated aerospace systems. A core responsibility is ensuring rigorous software verification and validation, strictly adhering to necessary aviation standards and creating comprehensive development documentation. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in embedded programming (C, C++, Python) and possess a background in Computer Science or Technical Computer Science focusing on Embedded Systems. The position requires collaboration within interdisciplinary teams and with internal/external stakeholders, and offers the opportunity to apply modern practices like DevOps and model-based development. Knowledge of AI/Machine Learning methods to enhance testing and documentation is desirable. This is a permanent position focused on high-integrity software within the aviation sector.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Technical Computer Science with a focus on Embedded Systems, or a comparable degree

Experience

  • Professional experience in programming embedded systems using C, C++, and Python
  • Experience in software verification, validation, and test automation processes
  • Initial experience with DevOps methodologies and model-based software development

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Adherence to aviation standards for software verification; Permanent contract (unbefristet)