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# Associate Embedded Software Engineer...

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $72,700.0 - $109,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, Github, LabVIEW, Teststand, Software Troubleshooting, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Industrial Software
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm7vy2

## About the Role

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

 + Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) from an accredited institution

 + Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Science, Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or related STEM degree.

 + Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

 + The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

 + Experience using C# / C / C++ Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

 + Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

 + Experience in electronic hardware Manufacturing environment and/or electronic hardware software or firmware design environment preferred.

 + Experience with use of lab test instruments such as (but not limited to) Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Power Supplies, Power Meters.

 + Experience developing automated test software

 + Prior software troubleshooting experience of test equipment or prime hardware.

 + Experience developing in Visual Studios

 + Experience developing in LabView / TestStand

 + Experience using GitHub.

 + Active DoD Security Clearance.

## Description

+ The Manufacturing Software Engineers are expected to be problem solvers with the ability to provide results that are innovative and often achieved through collaboration across functional groups.We seek individuals with proven excellence in the following 6 core competencies:* High levels of Self-accountability and Ownership* Acts with Speed* Responds to Challenges with Resilience* Leads with Courage* Sets vision for the assigned products* Builds a High Performing Team


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