Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman$91K — $137K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM or Master's with no experience.
  • 2 years of engineering experience preferred for Bachelor's.
  • Strong experience with at least one coding language.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Familiarity with specific software development tools and languages (e.g., C#, .Net, SQL).

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and debug applications and software systems.
  • Conduct research and collaborate with hardware engineers.
  • Develop electronic data processing systems for software products.
  • Analyze user needs to resolve system capability issues.
  • Prepare software operating instructions and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with software standards.
  • Provide solutions to complex technical problems.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Full healthcare coverage including life and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off and company paid holidays.
  • Eligibility for overtime and discretionary bonuses.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a leading defense company.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Software Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.

This Job will be primarily located in Palmdale CA, but may consider El Segundo, or Rancho Bernardo, CA as possible work locations.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:
  • Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning.
  • Design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
  • Determine computer user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
  • Prepare operating instructions.
  • Design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
  • Ensure software standards are met.
  • General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
  • Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.
  • Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
  • Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision.


Impact:
  • Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or inadequate work product should be detected by supervisory oversight but may cause delay in program schedules and allocation of additional resources


The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years related engineering experience.
  • Experience with a Coding Language.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Active US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Knowledge, familiarity, and/or experience with the following:
  • Blazor - Web Assembly, Hybrid Development, Front-End Web Development
  • .Net - Front-End and UI Development, Commands, C# Enhancements, Web Apps, Modernization, Backend Web Development, Generative AI Powered Pair Programming for Full Stack Development.
  • Azure DevOps CI/CD Solutions
  • Selenium - Structure, Scale, Run, and Optimize Automated Tests, Automation Framework, GUI Automation
  • Oracle - SQL Basic, (26ai), (19c), and/or advanced
  • SQL Basic
  • SQL Server
  • Transact SQL
  • Web application deployment
  • AI
  • Git - Branches, Merges, Remotes, AI Powered Development
  • Web Development
  • HTML5
  • Javascript
  • C#


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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

The 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

Work You’ll Do

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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