Northrop Grumman - Military Software Training Program Associate Software Engineering/ Software Engineer

Posted:
11/10/2025, 7:16:51 AM

Location(s):
Florida, United States ⋅ Melbourne, Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Software Engineering

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Job Description

This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS), s looking for the right individuals to join our software team as an Associate Software Engineering/ Software Engineer. This is a vital position supporting current programs in several mission critical software design and development areas. Candidate responsibilities will include working with internal business partners to gather requirements, prototyping, and architecting complex solutions supporting the building and test plan execution, performing quality reviews, and triaging and fixing operational issues. Candidate will have the opportunity to become the subject matter expert for various subsystems and contribute to the overall design of the software.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to take ownership of hard problems and drive to a solution, while working in a team environment and provide leadership for its implementation. It is critical that you understand the software development life cycle and have an in-depth knowledge of automated testing to facilitate and analyze large data sets. The Software Engineer will participate in the full life cycle of software development, to include requirements development, modeling and design, application development, unit to CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and maintenance. The Software Engineer will apply technical expertise in solving complex integrations problems. The Software Engineer will interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers. Therefore, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required. A Solid experience in Java, C/C++, or other OOP languages, in Windows and/or Linux environment is required.

The Candidate shall be willing to travel to other sites to support TIMs, integration efforts, and other software related tasking. The Candidate shall also be willing to adjust work schedule to meet the needs of across the nation as required.

Essential Functions:
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with programs objectives
• In depth understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field listed under the basic qualifications
• Full lifecycle design, implementation, and unit testing of software.

• Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software that contain logical and mathematical solutions

• Solid knowledge in Java, C/C++, or other OOP languages on the Windows and/or Linux environment is required.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research when needed and collaborates with other disciplines supporting the program.
• Follows and ensures software standards are met.

• Work with various team members to integrate functionality with other software component

Basic Qualifications - Associate Software Engineer

Bachelors Degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience
Must be completing or has completed a Codecraft Works cohort
Must complete and receive a Codecraft Certification within 20 calendar days of graduation from a Codecraft Works cohort, or must currently have a Codecraft Certification
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and Special Program Access (PAR)

Basic Qualifications - Software Engineer

Bachelors Degree in STEM with 2 years of related experience
Must be completing or has completed a Codecraft Works cohort
Must complete and receive a Codecraft Certification within 20 calendar days of graduation from a Codecraft Works cohort, or must currently have a Codecraft Certification
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and Special Program Access (PAR)

Primary Level Salary Range: $62,200.00 - $93,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $75,300.00 - $112,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.