Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems containing logical and mathematical solutions .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,300 - $114,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software design, development, and debugging, with a strong foundation in logical and mathematical solutions. Capable of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring adherence to software standards while addressing user needs and system capabilities.

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Software DevelopmentCompilers DevelopmentSystem AnalysisInterpersonal CommunicationU.S. Government Clearance

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Hard Skills

Software TestingDebuggingMathematical SolutionsProgramming TechniquesOperating Systems DesignUtility Programs DevelopmentData Processing SystemsDocumenting SoftwareAnalyzing System CapabilitiesPreparing Operating Instructions

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeamworkCommunication

Industry Keywords

Computer ScienceComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSTEM DegreeU.S. CitizenshipGovernment ClearanceInternship ExperienceCo-op ExperienceGPA RequirementMultidisciplinary Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completing or completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 for Associate Engineer Software (T01)
Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar STEM degree
Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any required program access(es)
Completing or completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 for Engineer Software (T02), or a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of Software Experience by August 2027
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher preferred
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership and teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and professional/community/extracurricular activities preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business