2027 - Associate Cyber Software Engineer - Cincinnati OH
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
Cincinnati, OH, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$76k - $138k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop software solutions involving kernel programming, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and network and communication systems.
- Program in C/C++, Assembly, and scripting languages across Windows and Linux environments.
- Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on x86, x64, MIPS, PPC, or ARM systems.
- Develop network applications and lower-level protocols including TCP/IP and UDP.
- Support products and solutions for U.S. government agencies and Department of Defense customers.
Requirements
- Level 1 requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or a similar STEM field, while Level 2 requires a master's degree in a related field; candidates may be completing or have completed a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree.
- Demonstrated software programming experience in C/C++.
- Experience with a debugging or system analysis tool such as Wireshark, IDAPro, OllyDebug, WinDBG, or JTAG debuggers.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include an active Top Secret clearance, an advanced degree, kernel-mode or embedded software experience, operating-system internals knowledge, virtual machine experience, networking protocol development, shellcode development, and understanding of secure and insecure programming concepts.
- Preferred experience also includes source control tools, automated build systems, multiple operating system environments, and software development life cycle practices.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The position requires travel 10% of the time.
- Employees may receive health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
- The position does not require clearance at start, but requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
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).