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April 19, 2026
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Embedded Software Engineer - R10229977

Rolling Meadows, IL
Full-time
Onsite
$88K/yr - $131K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, developing, operating, and maintaining software and firmware components while collaborating with various stakeholders to meet engineering requirements.
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Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware components and computing systems software
  • Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
  • Interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 2+ years of engineering experience, or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline or in lieu of degree, an additional 4 years of experience is required
  • Object Oriented Programming in C++
  • Familiarity with Software architecture (design patterns, objected oriented design)
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.)
  • Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or VxWorks Operating Systems
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile
  • Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase. etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance prior to start

Preferred

  • Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C++11
  • Knowledge with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc)
  • Experience with Software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile
  • Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware
  • Experience with complex systems of systems that utilize Parallel Processing, Multi-Threading, Distributed Processing, Multi-Core, System-on-Chip, and Secure Processing
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and activities

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
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