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Space Systems Embedded Software Engineer - Level 2 (TS/SCI) at NGC

Compensation · Listed in posting

$87,600 – $131,400/yr

Location
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Type
Full-time
Level
mid
Posted

Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, to develop and customize software subsystems and defense electronics for space and national-defense systems. The role supports requirements analysis, system design, coding, testing, and verification, with a focus on safety-critical real-time systems, digital signal processing, and secure software. The position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI, a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, C/C++ experience, and related embedded software and hardware testing experience. It is 100% onsite on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, requires 10% travel, and offers a base salary of $87,600 to $131,400.

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