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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer Embedded Software - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States - **Salary:** $87,600.0 - $131,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, C Sharp (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, Github, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Subsystems, Enterprise Software Applications, Hardware Testing, Software Troubleshooting, SC Clearance, Industrial Software, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8999179/engineer-embedded-software ## About the Role * 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: a) High levels of Self-accountability and Ownership b) Acts with Speed c) Responds to Challenges with Resilience d) Leads with Courage e) Sets vision for the assigned products, * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields with 0 or more years of experience. * Experience with programming languages such as C#, C, Java or Lab Windows CVI * Experience with troubleshooting of hardware, software, or firmware issues * Experience completing software projects involving software design / development activities and/or integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. * US Citizenship required., * Python and MATLAB experience. * Experience with schematic generation such as Cadence. * Prior software troubleshooting experience of test equipment or prime hardware. * Experience in troubleshooting unit under test. * Experience with RF Electronic systems in manufacturing or design (software, firmware, etc.) environment. * Experience working with use of any test instruments such as (but not limited to) Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, etc. * Familiarity with reading schematics and interpreting electrical one-lines. * Experience using GitHub. * Active DoD Security Clearance. ## Description This individual will be responsible for all aspects of test software development from requirements capture through final validation and release. A successful person in this role will be very effective at leading collaboration with the product Design Engineer, the Test Hardware Engineer, the Quality Assurance Engineer and the Manufacturing Technician. This position would include providing needed efforts to set up and support the acceptance testing of the Shop Replaceable Units, as well as acceptance testing and environmental screening at the payload (Line Replaceable Unit) level. This position will support aerial, military-grade, or space-grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems. What you will get to do : * Support to Production : Review and make needed updates to software governing how test equipment operates. Troubleshoot discrepancies in software packages. 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