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Assistant Computer Chip Engineer Jobs in Wheaton, IL

Cage Engineering Inc

Survey CAD Technician

Lisle, IL · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Description CAGE is a highly respected leader in civil engineering, surveying, and construction ... • Assist in the preparation of topographic, boundary, and construction survey plans. • ...

Syntiant

MEMS Engineer

Itasca, IL

$85K - $110K/yr

... regarding CAD and modeling activities. * Work independently and collaboratively, assist on ... Syntiant's advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra ...

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Syntiant

MEMS Engineer

Itasca, IL · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

... regarding CAD and modeling activities. * Work independently and collaboratively, assist on ... Syntiant's advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra ...

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Cage Engineering Inc

Survey CAD Technician

Lisle, IL · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Description CAGE is a highly respected leader in civil engineering, surveying, and construction ... • Assist in the preparation of topographic, boundary, and construction survey plans. • ...

Cna

Senior AI & ML Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$72K - $141K/yr

At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something ... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Statistics ...

CNA

Senior AI & ML Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$72K - $141K/yr

At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something ... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Statistics, Data ...

Cna

Sr Data Engineer (Workday)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$109.20K - $148.30K/yr

At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something ... Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent ...

Pacer Group

CAD Operator 1

Naperville, IL · On-site

$29/hr

Collaborate with engineers and senior CAD technicians/designers to understand scope, resolve issues and ensure accurate basemap representation. * Assist in redline process to ensure accuracy and ...

Cna

Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$72K - $141K/yr

At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. 2.

CNA

Sr Data Engineer (Workday)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $141.60K/yr

At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something ... Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline, or ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant computer chip engineer in Wheaton, IL is $85,781.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,100.00 and $101,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Computer Chip Engineer vs Hardware Design Engineer?

AspectAssistant Computer Chip EngineerHardware Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, semiconductor companies, tech firmsDesign firms, semiconductor companies, tech corporations
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech and semiconductor industriesUsed in hardware development and chip design sectors
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Assistant Computer Chip Engineer typically supports chip development through testing and analysis, often working under senior engineers. Hardware Design Engineers focus on designing and developing the physical architecture of chips. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are integral to the semiconductor industry, but they differ mainly in responsibilities and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Computer Chip Engineer job openings in Wheaton, IL as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,781 per year, or $41.2 per hour.
Principal Software Embedded Engineer

Principal Software Embedded Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Rolling Meadows, IL • On-site

$108.80K - $163.20K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 336 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

104th of 511 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

As a Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

Northrop Grumman is looking to add to our talented team of Embedded Software Engineers. Our engineers are self-starters who are part of a team of software professionals developing world-class software to meet our customer's high expectations. The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. The individual shall apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of engineering applications and products within the RF Business Unit. This includes interfacing with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel. The ideal individual will have experience including the full software development life cycle, which includes requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration.

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Embedded Software Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 5+ years of engineering experience, or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 3+ years of engineering experience or in lieu of degree, an additional 4 years of experience is required.
  • Object Oriented Programming in C++
  • Familiarity with Software architecture (design patterns, objected oriented design)
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc.)
  • Experience Developing Embedded Software running Linux or VxWorks Operating Systems
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile
  • Familiarity with various version control systems (Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase. etc) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C++11
  • Knowledge with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc)
  • Experience with Software development methodologies and frameworks such as Waterfall Methodology and/or Agile.
  • Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware.
  • Experience with complex systems of systems that utilize Parallel Processing, Multi-Threading, Distributed Processing, Multi-Core, System-on-Chip, and Secure Processing.
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and activities.
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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