Northrop Grumman

Software/Principal Software Development Analyst

Northrop Grumman$91K — $137K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science with 2-5 years of software experience or advanced degree with relevant experience
  • Proficiency with databases including MSSQL, MySQL, and others
  • Experience with C# or similar server-side scripting languages
  • Familiarity with software development compliance standards
  • Knowledge of full-stack solutions (Angular front-end and .NET back-end)

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, develop, and modify enterprise-wide systems and applications software
  • Implement new features in an Angular front-end and maintain ASP.NET Core back-end APIs
  • Design and optimize SQL Server stored procedures and complex reporting queries
  • Diagnose and fix UI/UX issues, enhancing user experience
  • Refactor code to improve quality and maintainability
  • Utilize Azure DevOps for version control and CI/CD
  • Collaborate with team members through code reviews and pair programming

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance
  • Savings plan and paid time off (PTO) for vacation/personal business
  • Company-paid holidays and potential bonuses
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Development Analyst/Principal Software Development Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position is on a 9/80 work schedule will be located 100% onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.

An analyst does the following: Researches, designs, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Evaluates interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, and characteristics of overall system. Documents testing and maintenance of system corrections. Build and maintain a lineofbusiness web applications used for integration & test scheduling, job management, and related workflows. The system is a fullstack solution with an Angular SPA frontend and a .NET/SQL Server backend. Work includes feature development, performance tuning, complex SQL/EF queries, and UI/UX tweaks in a fairly intricate codebase.

Key Responsibilities:

Feature Development

  • Implement new features and enhancements in an Angular frontend (components, services, modals, grids, filters).
  • Extend and maintain ASP.NET Core / .NET backend APIs (Web API controllers, service layer, repositories).

Data & Persistence

  • Design and optimize SQL Server stored procedures, temp-tableheavy batch logic, and reporting queries.
  • Work with Entity Framework Core and raw SQL (`FromSql`, `INSERT ... EXEC`, etc.) in a mixed environment

UI/UX & Front-End Integration

  • Work with Bootstrap, DevExtreme (data grids, filters, date pickers), and custom shared components.
  • Diagnose and fix complex layout/behavior issues (modals, flexbox, alignment, responsive behavior)

Code Quality & Maintenance

  • Refactor code (C#, TSQL, Angular) to improve readability, performance, and testability without breaking behavior.
  • Write and maintain unit/integration tests where feasible

DevOps & Collaboration

  • Use Azure DevOps for Git repos, pull requests, branching, and CI/CD
  • Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and production troubleshooting

Basic Qualifications (A02):

  • Bachelors in Science degree with 2 years of software experience or similar OR a Masters degree
  • Experience of databases (i.e. MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres, Mongo, Redshift, Oracle)
  • Experience with C# or similar (GoLang, Perl, C++, Ruby) server-side scripts

Basic Qualifications (A03):

  • Bachelors in Science degree with 5 years of software experience or similar, Masters degree with 3 years of software experience or similar or PhD with 1 year of experience in software experience or similar
  • Experience of databases (i.e. MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres, Mongo, Redshift, Oracle)
  • Experience with C# or similar (GoLang, Perl, C++, Ruby) server-side scripts

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience Web UI development
  • Experience with JavaScript or JavaScript based platforms (Angular, React, Vue, etc)

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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 candidates 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.

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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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Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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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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