Graduate Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
London, United KingdomEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Contribute to software development projects within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Design, develop, test and integrate software solutions.
- Apply Agile and DevSecOps approaches throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Participate in technical reviews and collaborative team activities.
- Develop software capabilities supporting mission-critical UK defence programmes.
Requirements
- Relevant degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a similar field, or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through work experience or other training.
- Experience writing software in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, C# or a similar language.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Strong analytical, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to deliver requirements within agreed timescales and contribute to projects through completion.
- Sole UK citizenship and ability to gain and maintain UK Government Security Check clearance.
Benefits
- Structured two-year graduate programme starting in September 2027.
- Dedicated mentor, buddy, project lead and line manager, with technical, professional and leadership development.
- Potential opportunities to rotate across projects.
- Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements and compressed fortnights with every other Friday off; site-based requirements apply.
- Private healthcare, dental, life assurance, pension, flexible benefits, critical illness cover and a health cash plan.
- Holiday buy and sell scheme, career development programmes and annual performance incentive programme.
- Full-time role based in New Malden, London, with approximately 10% travel and no relocation assistance.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).