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Embedded Software Engineer III
Job in
Palatine, Cook County, Illinois, 60095, USA
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
Prolim Global
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT, Software Engineer, C++ Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reference: 27472
Location:
Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90267, Linthicum, MD, 21090, United States
Experience:
10-11 years
Contact:
Alec Dsouza Contact Email:
Is hiring for federal client Northrup Grumman Embedded Software Engineer IIINorthrop Grumman | MANHATTAN BEACH,CA & ROLLING MEADOWS,ILInterested candidate can share resume at or call Senior Recruiter Alec at
Job Description:
Embedded Software Engineer III (Contract)
Company:
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Job Title:
Embedded Software Engineer III
Location:
Manhattan Beach, CA (Onsite)
Employment Type:
Full-Time Contract
Contract Duration:
August 3, 2026 – December 31, 2027
Work Schedule:
9x80 A (40 hours/week)
Security Clearance:
Active Secret Clearance Required
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required
Position Overview Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer III to join its Software Engineering organization in Manhattan Beach, California. The selected candidate will develop high-performance embedded software for flight, space, and ground systems operating in resource-constrained environments with both soft and hard real-time requirements.
This role involves designing and implementing complex software solutions for data processing, control systems, and embedded applications while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++.Develop object-oriented software for real-time embedded systems.
Implement software for resource-constrained environments supporting aerospace and defense applications.
Work with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, RT-Linux, FreeRTOS, or similar RTOS platforms.
Participate in software architecture, requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, verification, validation, and deployment.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to integrate software with complex hardware platforms.
Develop and maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with software engineering standards.
Support software integration, troubleshooting, and debugging in laboratory environments.
Participate in Agile, Waterfall, or Spiral software development processes.
Ensure software quality through unit testing, code reviews, and system validation.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
Strong experience with C/C++ programming.
Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Object-Oriented Software Design.
Hands-on experience developing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, RT-Linux, FreeRTOS, or Green Hills Integrity.
Experience working in fast-paced laboratory or embedded development environments.
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications Experience across the complete software development lifecycle, including:
Software architecture
Requirements analysis
Design and implementation
Unit testing
System integration
Verification and validation
Experience with embedded aerospace or defense systems.
Familiarity with hardware validation and verification of RF, digital, or mixed-signal devices.
Experience using laboratory test equipment, including:
Signal generators
Noise generators
Logic analyzers
Spectrum analyzers
Network analyzers
Power supplies and switching equipment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working within large multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Required Technical SkillsC/C++Embedded C++ Development Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Object-Oriented Software Development Wind River Vx Works Vx Works RTOSEmbedded Systems Development Software Integration & Testing Real-Time Embedded Software Work Environment Onsite position in Manhattan Beach, California.
Collaborative engineering laboratory supporting advanced aerospace and space programs.
Opportunity to work on mission-critical embedded software supporting next-generation strategic space systems.
Experience
10-11 years Duration
12
Skills Aircraft Inspection & Preventive Maintenance, Aircraft Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Aircraft Structural & Sheet Metal Repair, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Systems, hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fuel Systems
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