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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**
: Oct 2, 2026

## 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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