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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Space Systems Embedded Software Engineers - Level 3 or 4 (TS/SCI - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Confluence, JIRA, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Radio-Frequency Identification, Real-Time Operating Systems, RTLinux, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System on a Chip, VxWorks, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Software Security, Hardware Testing, Software Application Programming, Yocto, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Software Defined Radio - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9080758/space-systems-embedded-software-engineers-level-3-or-4-tssci ## About the Role * Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in the fields listed above with 3 years of related experience; OR PhD with 1 year of related experience * Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another STEM discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in the fields listed above with 7 years of related experience; OR PhD with 5 years of related experience * Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret [TS] security clearance, current and within scope at time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval/access within a reasonable amount of time (SCI Eligible), [US citizenship required] * Experience developing embedded software in C/C++ * Working knowledge of RTOS (RTLinux, VxWorks, Integrity) concepts and operation * Experience with scripting languages such as: Python, JavaScript, Perl, Unix/DOS shell scripts * Experience and ability to review work products and provide meaningful feedback * Experience developing in a hybrid Linux/Windows environment * Working knowledge of electronic test equipment (Oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc) * Working knowledge of Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), * Experience developing applications for Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and architectures * Experience developing drivers and BSPs for custom hardware platforms * Experience with Linux Embedded real-time OS development (Yocto) * Experience leading and defining software development and architecting activities * Experience with day-to-day technical leadership (CAM, IPT lead, etc) * Experience with System on a Chip (AMD, Xilinx, Altera) software/FPGA integration * Experience in embedded C++ optimization * Experience implementing and/or defining digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms * Working knowledge of RF systems (link budgets, antennas, RF front end HW, etc) * Experience with hands-on hardware testing, debugging and board bring-up * Experience with GNU Radio and/or Redhawk SDR development ## Description As a Principal or a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will be driving requirements analysis and system architecture, design, coding, test and verification using state-of-the-art tools and techniques. These products and systems power the next generation of products. Our products are integrated with our customers' machines and systems and many of the applications are highly customized and unique. We are interested in highly motivated candidates with embedded software design experience with focus on software interactions with safety critical real-time systems, digital signal processing, and secure software solutions. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. 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