2027 Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
El Segundo, CA, USA +3 moreEntry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$62k - $138k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers.
- Determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve software and programming problems.
- Prepare operating instructions and develop compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
- Ensure software standards are met.
Requirements
- Complete or have completed a bachelor's degree by August 2027 for the Associate level.
- Complete or have completed a master's degree by August 2027, or complete or have completed a bachelor's degree plus two years of software experience by August 2027, for the Engineer level.
- Major or have majored in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar STEM field.
- Be able to obtain, transfer, and maintain a final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any required program access.
- Preferred qualifications include a cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher, prior internship, co-op, or other work experience, leadership and teamwork capabilities, communication skills, and professional, community, or extracurricular activities.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The role requires Secret clearance at start, 10% travel, and U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance.
- Benefits include 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 is contingent on program funding, with start dates determined after funding confirmation.
- The application period is estimated at 20 days from posting and may change based on business needs and qualified-candidate availability.
- Work locations are San Diego, Palmdale, El Segundo, or Redondo Beach, California.
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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).