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Ametek

Firmware Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... Entry-Level Firmware Engineer to join our Telguard firmware team at our Atlanta headquarters. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of embedded systems and RTOS-based ...

RFA Engineering

Embedded Software Test Engineer

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

We are seeking a growth-oriented entry level to experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level embedded engineer in the United States is $137,274.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $163,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Entry Level Embedded Engineer, you need a solid understanding of C/C++ programming, embedded systems concepts, and a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with microcontrollers, real-time operating systems (RTOS), hardware debugging tools, and version control systems like Git is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication make candidates stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for developing reliable embedded solutions, troubleshooting hardware-software interactions, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

What are some common challenges faced by entry level embedded engineers when transitioning from academic projects to real-world products?

Entry level embedded engineers often find that real-world projects involve stricter requirements for reliability, safety, and maintainability compared to academic assignments. They may need to quickly adapt to working with legacy code, constrained hardware resources, and industry-standard development tools. Additionally, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—such as hardware designers, firmware developers, and QA engineers—requires strong communication and documentation skills. Understanding version control systems and participating in code reviews are also common aspects of the work environment.

What does an Entry Level Embedded Engineer do?

An Entry Level Embedded Engineer helps design, develop, and test software that runs on embedded systems, such as microcontrollers or other specialized hardware. Their work often involves coding in languages like C or C++ to create firmware that controls devices ranging from household electronics to automotive systems. They also assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and sometimes hardware integration under the guidance of more experienced engineers. This role provides foundational experience in both software and hardware aspects of embedded systems.
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2026 Associate Embedded Software Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL

2026 Associate Embedded Software Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Rolling Meadows, IL • On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 348 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

110th of 527 rated manufacturers

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!
Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division. Rolling Meadows employees are all about redefining what's possible in the realms of navigation, targeting, and state-of-the-art self-protection. The systems that they design, build, integrate and test are created with the dynamics of present and future operational stakes in mind.
Northrop Grumman is seeking Embedded Software Engineers. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Rolling Meadows, IL.
You'll Have an Opportunity to:
Engage in a full life-cycle approach-- design, implementation, test verification, production of digital electronic equipment and other hardware systems
Basic Qualifications:
  • A candidate must meet ALL of the criteria below.
  • Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) from an accredited institution
  • Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • A final DoD Secret clearance is required to start (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
  • The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
  • A current/active DoD Secret clearance
  • It will be helpful, though not required, for your course work to have included:
  • Structured Programming (C), and/or
  • Object Oriented Programming (C++, Java) and/or
  • Software architecture (design patterns, multithreaded programming, objected oriented design), and/or
  • Operating system concepts for embedded systems, and/or
  • Software development methodologies or frameworks (Waterfall Methodology or Agile), and/or
  • Version control (Git, GitLab, Visual Studio, GitHub, or Bitbucket, etc.), and/or
  • Agile software planning tools (Jira or Rally, etc.)

Pay Range: Bachelors: $70,600 - $106,000
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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.

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Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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