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# Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer at NGC

Compensation · Listed in posting

$135,800 – $203,600/yr

**Location**
: Rolling Meadows, Illinois

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Sep 2, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer to support enterprise-wide digital transformation and the development, design, operation, and maintenance of embedded software, firmware, and computing-system software for national-defense products. The role uses model-based engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices, requires C++ and embedded software experience, and is full-time and on-site in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a minimum Secret clearance, and 8+ years of engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent experience and education alternatives.

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