2026 Associate Embedded Software Engineer/ Embedded Software Engineer (Manufacturing) - Rolling[...]

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Associate Engineer, Embedded Software – Manufacturing Test Engineering (IRCM) for Rolling Meadows, IL, to join the Manufacturing Test Engineering team.

The role focuses on developing automated test software and integrating C#/C/C++ with lab instruments, LabVIEW, and TestStand in a DoD manufacturing environment. A STEM degree and ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Must have or be completing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
• Majoring in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with C# / C / C++ for embedded software or test development.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test software for manufacturing test equipment and processes.

Skills

C#

C/C++

LabVIEW

TestStand

GitHub

Visual Studio

Automation testing

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

STEM degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Signal Generator

Power Supplies

Power Meters

LabVIEW

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Engineer, Embedded Software – Manufacturing Test Engineering (IRCM). This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Rolling Meadows, IL.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing Test Engineering (IRCM) team.

Roles And Responsibilities

• The Manufacturing Software Engineers are expected to be problem solvers with the ability to provide results that are innovative and often achieved through collaboration across functional groups.

We seek individuals with proven excellence in the following 6 core competencies:

• High levels of Self-accountability and Ownership
• Acts with Speed
• Responds to Challenges with Resilience
• Leads with Courage
• Sets vision for the assigned products
• Builds a High Performing Team

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Science, Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or related STEM degree.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Experience using C# / C / C++
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Experience in electronic hardware Manufacturing environment and/or electronic hardware software or firmware design environment preferred.
• Experience with use of lab test instruments such as (but not limited to) Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Power Supplies, Power Meters.
• Experience developing automated test software
• Prior software troubleshooting experience of test equipment or prime hardware.
• Experience developing in Visual Studios
• Experience developing in LabView / TestStand
• Experience using GitHub.
• Active DoD Security Clearance.

Salary Range

$72,700 to $109,100

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