RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Azusa, CA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Mission and Space Processing Operating Unit (AMSP). Type of work categorized under AMSP include:
- Protecting Warfighter, missile defeat, space control, and cyber defense
- Space & Multi-INT data fusion with sensor tracking algorithms
- Enabling Data-literate organization with Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
- Developing credible wargames, exercises, and mission planning
- Sensor Mod, Sim & Analysis
- Massless payloads & “Edge Processing”
- Fielding decisions in data poor environments
Roles and Responsibilities
As a selected candidate you can support the design, development, documentation, testing, integration, and debugging of software written in various computer languages but with emphasis on C++ OO. You can ensure software standards are met. Understanding the importance of collaborating with a diverse team and across disciplines in an often-dynamic environment is a philosophy you share and demonstrate. At this point in your career, you have great problem-solving skills and are a proficient software developer. You work under general direction and can refine many task details independently. Determining and developing technical solutions to complex problems is something you enjoy and even thrive on. Continual skill development and knowledge expansion of your software and engineering expertise is part of your life. You live to solve challenges! Our mission to protect people, property, and democracy through the sensors we build is important to you.
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?
Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Basic Qualifications:
- Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (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
- Knowledge of one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or C#
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle, debugging, testing, and version control
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
- Exposure to Agile or Scrum development practices
- Experience with unit testing, debugging, and code reviews
- Knowledge of operating systems, networking, databases, or cloud platforms
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, or automation tools
- Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
- Experience with Git or other version control systems
- Coursework or project experience in areas like web development, embedded systems, cybersecurity, AI/ML, or distributed systems
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Salary Range:
Associate Software Engineer: $76,200 to $114,400
campus jobs
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.
