Northrop Grumman

AssociateSoftwareEngineer/SoftwareEngineer

$66–99k Melbourne, Florida, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Associate Software Engineer / Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman. Design applications software. Develop applications software”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Resolve system capabilities problems

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance available, Clearance required for start, Secret clearance type, 10% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree by August 2026, STEM major, Obtain security clearance, U.S. citizenship required, 2 years software engineering experience (T02), Master's degree by August 2026 (T02)

Nice to Have

GPA 3.25/4.0 or higher, Previous internship/co-op experience, Leadership capabilities, Teamwork capabilities, Interpersonal communication skills, Professional activities, Community activities, Extracurricular activities

What You'll Do.

Design applications software

Develop applications software

Document applications software

Test applications software

Debug applications software

Conduct multidisciplinary research

Collaborate with equipment designers

Collaborate with hardware engineers

Plan electronic data processing systems

Design electronic data processing systems

Develop electronic data processing systems

Utilize electronic data processing systems

Determine computer user needs

Analyze system capabilities

Resolve program intent problems

Resolve output requirements problems

Resolve input data acquisition problems

Resolve programming techniques problems

Resolve controls problems

Prepare operating instructions

Design utility programs

Develop utility programs

Design operating systems

Develop operating systems

Ensure software standards are met

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with equipment designers; Collaborate with hardware engineers

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time ## **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. Northrop Grumman is seeking an**Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer**. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in **Melbourne, FL**. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s**Software Engineering** directorate. The selected candidate will design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Other duties include: * 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. * Ensures software standards are met. _This requisition may

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