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# Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,800.0 - $203,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Computing Environment, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Multiprocessing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Multithreading, Scripting, Parallel Computation, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466840194&tx=VT6661TTV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 8+ years of engineering experience, or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 6+ years of engineering experience or in lieu of degree, an additional 4 years of experience is required.
 * Object Oriented Programming in C++ Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or VxWorks Operating Systems
 * US Citizenship
 * Must have current Active Secret Clearance prior to starting.

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 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.