Embedded Software Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 87,600 - 131,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer for their Rolling Meadows, IL office. The role involves designing embedded software for critical defense products, ensuring high standards of quality and performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 2+ years of experience with C++ and embedded systems. Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and bonuses, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience or a Master’s degree.
• Experience developing embedded software on Linux or VxWorks.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain software and firmware components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for system development.
• Debug and integrate embedded software on target hardware.

Skills

C++

Object-Oriented Programming

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch)

Linux

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Job Overview

As a Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will be part of an Enterprise-wide digital transformation effort that leverages Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices to deliver critical national defense products and capabilities.
You will work with a team of software professionals to develop world‑class software that meets customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to 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 – from requirements and design to coding, testing, integration, and sustainment.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical personnel to support the generation of engineering applications and products.
• Design and build embedded software that runs on Linux or VxWorks operating systems.
• Use version control systems (Git, Gitlab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.) and Agile planning tools (Rally, JIRA, etc.) to manage development.
• Debug, test, and integrate embedded software on target hardware, including complex systems that utilize parallel processing, multi‑threading, distributed processing, and secure processing.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with a minimum of 2+ years of engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Object‑Oriented Programming in C++.
• Familiarity with software architecture (design patterns, object‑oriented design).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.).
• Experience developing embedded software on Linux or VxWorks.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall or Agile.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Gitlab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, JIRA, etc.).
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C++11.
• Advanced knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.).
• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $87,600.00 – $131,400.00 (adjusted for role scope, experience, and market conditions).
• Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
• Annual bonuses that reward contributions and align with company results.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
• Company‑paid holidays, paid time off for vacation, and other personal business leave.

Location

Full‑time, on‑site at Rolling Meadows, IL.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.