Associate Cloud Software Engineer (Level 1)
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
Redondo Beach, CA, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$76k - $114k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, architect, and implement cloud software for space ground systems and operations, including software modeling and design documentation.
- Write and maintain software using modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C++.
- Develop, deploy, and maintain RESTful APIs supporting mission and business functionality.
- Apply CI/CD practices, Git version control, and automated testing to support reliable software delivery.
- Prepare charts, present data, and provide recommendations to internal teams, program leadership, and external customers.
- Manage personal tasking and priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of software engineering experience.
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period determined by the company.
- Familiarity with designing and developing applications using AWS cloud services, including Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, and IAM.
- Experience with a modern programming language such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C++.
- Familiarity with developing and deploying RESTful APIs or equivalent integration technologies.
- Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and automated testing.
- Preferred qualifications include an active U.S. Government Secret clearance, AWS event-driven or serverless architecture experience, AWS security practices, infrastructure-as-code, multi-service AWS integrations, API Gateway endpoint security and custom authorizers, and familiarity with ground segment, mission operations, and secure communications.
Benefits
- Medical, life, and disability insurance coverage.
- Savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The position is onsite in Redondo Beach, California and requires approximately 10% travel.
- The position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding.
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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).