Staff Software Engineer – Core

Northrop Grumman

Staff Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman working on revolutionary systems impacting lives worldwide. Collaboration in Agile teams to manage technical scope and develop complex software solutions.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,900 - $253,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world
Join forces to invent the future
Collaborate with qualified, diverse individuals
Participate in Agile and cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

12 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 10 Years with Masters, 08 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree
US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Ability to plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning
Experience with Agile and working in a cross-function Scrum team
Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles
Experience developing complex software solutions using C++
Experience programming in scripting languages (Python, Bash)
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
Experience Interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++PythonBashObject-Oriented AnalysisModel-Based Systems EngineeringSysMLUMLcomplex software solutionsAgileScrum

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipplanningexecutionmanagement

Certifications

DoD Secret clearanceSpecial Program Access