2027 Associate/ Embedded Software Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, is seeking an Associate Embedded Software Engineer or Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to full-cycle product development of new software subsystems and defense electronics and to customize existing systems for customer needs. The engineer will work with experienced engineers on requirements analysis, system design, coding, testing, and verification using current tools and techniques. Products are integrated with customer machines and systems, and many applications are highly customized and unique. The work focuses on embedded software interactions with safety-critical real-time systems, digital signal processing, and secure software solutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is 10%.

Requirements

For the Associate role: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university.
For the Embedded Software Engineer role: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline.
Experience developing software in C/C++.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Perl, or Unix/DOS shell scripts.
Working knowledge of electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
Experience with hands-on lab testing of electronic equipment.
Basic understanding of digital signal processing concepts.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Active or current Top Secret clearance with SCI.
Working knowledge of RTOS concepts and operation, including RTLinux, VxWorks, or Integrity.
Experience with Linux Embedded real-time OS development using Yocto.
Experience developing in a hybrid Linux/Windows environment.
Working knowledge of the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
Understanding of Software Defined Radio platforms and architectures.
Experience developing drivers and BSPs for custom hardware platforms.
Experience with System on a Chip software/FPGA integration, including AMD, Xilinx, or Altera.
Experience developing digital signal processing algorithms.
Experience with hands-on hardware testing, debugging, and board bring-up.
Experience with GNU Radio and/or Redhawk SDR development.

Responsibilities

Contribute to full-cycle development of new software subsystems and defense electronics.
Customize existing systems to support customer needs.
Perform requirements analysis, system design, coding, testing, and verification as part of an engineering team.