2027 Associate Software Engineer, Pathways
Northrop Grumman
Boulder, COFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 06:36 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Troubleshooting
- Work
- On-site in Boulder
- Pay
- $76.2K–$114.4K a year
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting39%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Position: Associate Software Engineer - Pathways Program
- Location: Boulder, CO
- Company: Northrop Grumman
- Sector: Space
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software programs or applications under engineering team guidance.
- Help troubleshoot and fix software issues to improve performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and translate them into basic software solutions.
- Perform software testing, document results, and provide feedback.
- Make simple updates or adjustments to software based on team feedback or identified issues.
- Learn and apply industry best practices for writing, testing, and maintaining code.
- Focus on software-related tasks, excluding hardware production or quality assurance responsibilities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- The role involves travel, 10% of the time.
- Clearance Required for Start: No
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Salary Range: $76,200 to $114,400.
Qualifications
- Be completing or have completed a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution.
- Major in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other STEM-related majors.
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
- Possess the ability to obtain a Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time.
- Preferred: Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.