Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 108,800 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Rolling Meadows, IL. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain software for embedded systems while ensuring compliance with standards. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, C++ programming, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Northrop Grumman offers competitive salaries ranging from $108,800 to $163,200, along with various benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience, or 3+ years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C++.
• Ability to develop Embedded Software running Linux or VxWorks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, operate, and maintain software components.
• Interface with customers and technical personnel.
• Apply standards throughout the system development life cycle.

Skills

Object Oriented Programming in C++

Familiarity with Software architecture

Familiarity with scripting languages

Experience Developing Embedded Software

Familiarity with software development methodologies

Familiarity with version control systems

US Citizenship

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Linux

VxWorks

Git

Jira

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Rolling Meadows, IL. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain software for embedded systems while ensuring compliance with standards. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, C++ programming, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Northrop Grumman offers competitive salaries ranging from $108,800 to $163,200, along with various benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.