Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

PROLIM is seeking experienced Embedded Software Engineers to support Northrop Grumman’s Launch Systems organization in Chandler, Arizona.

Citizens only. Due to client requirements and the nature of the position, non-citizens are not eligible to apply.

📍 Location: Chandler, AZ – 100% Onsite

💼 Job ID: 1962

👥 Openings: 8

💰 Pay Rate: $90–$100/hr

🕐 Schedule: 9/80A

📋 Contract Position

🎯 Experience: 3–25 years

U.S. Citizenship: Required

🔐 Active DoD Secret Clearance: Required

🔧 What You'll Do

You’ll contribute to the development and integration of real-time embedded software supporting advanced launch vehicle systems, working closely with software, systems, electrical, and test engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop real-time embedded software using C/C++ and Linux
• Support requirements, architecture, design, coding, unit testing, and integration
• Debug and troubleshoot embedded software and real-time systems
• Work with RTOS environments
• Support integration and system-level testing
• Develop and maintain software interfaces for complex embedded systems
• Document software designs, test results, and technical findings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

💻 Must-Have Skills

✅ C/C++

✅ Object-Oriented Programming

✅ Linux

✅ Embedded Software Development

✅ Real-Time Software

✅ RTOS

✅ Software Debugging & Testing

✅ Full Software Development Lifecycle

✅ Active DoD Secret Clearance

✅ U.S. Citizenship

⭐ Preferred Experience

• VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, or Yocto Linux
• PowerPC, ARM, and/or RISC-V architectures
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
• Computer-in-the-Loop (CIL) testing
• Weapon system integration
• Aerospace, defence, launch vehicle, or safety-critical embedded systems