2027 Associate Software Engineer / Software Engineer

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Software Engineering directorate.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software
• Determine computer user needs
• Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls
• Prepare operating instructions
• Design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
• Ensure software standards are met

Basic Qualifications for Associate Software Engineer (T01)

• Completing or completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027
• Majoring in or majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
• Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

Basic Qualifications for Software Engineer (T02)

• Completing or completed Master's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027, OR completing or completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 2 years of software engineering experience by August 2027
• Majoring in or majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
• Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

Pay

• Associate Software Engineer (T01): $65,800 - $98,800
• Software Engineer (T02): $79,300 - $118,900

Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business