Software Engineer – Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer developing and sustaining mission operational SW product lines for Northrop Grumman's Space Sector. Collaborating with a large team to provide innovative solutions for national security missions.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and sustain several mission operational SW product lines
Develop new capabilities as coordinated with their restricted SCI Customer
Join a large team comprising of multiple subsystems, each with a specialized software focus
Provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of Customer’s national security mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years with Bachelors, 3 years with Masters, 1 year with PhD with an additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree for Software Engineer Level 3
8 years with Bachelors, 6 years with Masters, 4 years with PhD with an additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree for Software Engineer Level 4
Active SSBI required at the time of application
Ability to obtain SCI prior to start
Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills
Proficiency with C++ programming
Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Object-Oriented programmingC++ programmingsoftware developmentmission operational softwarecapability developmentcomplex problem solving

Certifications

Active SSBISCI eligibility