Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer designing and developing applications software at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical problems and ensure software standards are met.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePalmdale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $91,800 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and testing software applications and systems, with a strong foundation in logical and mathematical solutions. Proficient in analyzing user needs and resolving technical problems while adhering to software standards and principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree in STEMExperience with a Coding LanguageSoftware DevelopmentUS Government Secret ClearanceCompilers and Assemblers Development

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentCompilers DevelopmentAssemblers DevelopmentUtility Programs DevelopmentOperating Systems DevelopmentMathematical SolutionsTechnical Standards ApplicationProblem ResolutionSystem AnalysisInput Data Acquisition

Certifications & Qualifications

US Government Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP)

Industry Keywords

Electronic Data Processing SystemsMultidisciplinary ResearchTechnical JudgmentOperating InstructionsProgramming Techniques

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborates 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
Ensure software standards are met
General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy
Works under general supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years related engineering experience
Experience with a Coding Language
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

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