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# Staff Software Embedded Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $253,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Distributed Computing Environment, Embedded Software, Github, Python (Programming Language), Multiprocessing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Multithreading, Scripting, Parallel Computation, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e5dd02d466e7459b

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 12+ years of engineering experience, or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline with 10+ years of engineering experience 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 Qualifications:

 * 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.



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