Embedded Software Engineer – Secret Clearance (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking an Associate Embedded Software Engineer to join our Mission Systems team. You will design, develop, and maintain software and firmware for embedded platforms, following SDLC processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 1+ years of experience, strong C++ OO skills, and the ability to obtain an Active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or similar with 1+ years of relevant software experience.
• Strong familiarity with object oriented programming in C++.
• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Batch.
• Knowledge of operating system concepts for embedded systems.
• Experience with software methodologies like Waterfall and/or Agile.
• Experience with version control tools (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase) and planning tools (Rally, Jira).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain Active Secret clearance before starting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware components for embedded systems.
• Apply standards, processes, and tools across the system development life cycle.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and users to support engineering applications.

Skills

C++ OOP familiarity

Embedded software concepts

Scripting languages

Software development life cycle

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or similar

Tools

Git

GitLab

GitHub

Bitbucket

ClearCase

Rally

Jira

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking an Associate Embedded Software Engineer to join our Mission Systems team. You will design, develop, and maintain software and firmware for embedded platforms, following SDLC processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 1+ years of experience, strong C++ OO skills, and the ability to obtain an Active Secret clearance.