Embedded Software Engineer III

Job ID: JPC 9035802Reference: 27472Location: Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90267, Linthicum, MD, 21090, United StatesExperience: 10-11 yearsContact: Alec DsouzaContact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Is hiring for federal client Northrup Grumman Embedded Software Engineer IIINorthrop Grumman | MANHATTAN BEACH,CA & ROLLING MEADOWS,ILInterested candidate can share resume at View email address on click.appcast.io or call Senior Recruiter Alec at 214-764-6882Job 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 RequiredPosition OverviewNorthrop 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 ResponsibilitiesDesign, 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 QualificationsBachelor'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 QualificationsExperience across the complete software development lifecycle, including:Software architectureRequirements analysisDesign and implementationUnit testingSystem integrationVerification and validationExperience 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 generatorsNoise generatorsLogic analyzersSpectrum analyzersNetwork analyzersPower supplies and switching equipmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience working within large multidisciplinary engineering teams.Required Technical SkillsC/C++Embedded C++ DevelopmentObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Object-Oriented Software DevelopmentWind River VxWorksVxWorks RTOSEmbedded Systems DevelopmentSoftware Integration & TestingReal-Time Embedded SoftwareWork EnvironmentOnsite 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.Experience10-11 yearsDuration12SkillsAircraft Inspection & Preventive Maintenance, Aircraft Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Aircraft Structural & Sheet Metal Repair, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Systems, hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fuel Systems