2027 Associate Flight Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Manhattan Beach, CAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- PythonJavaC++CEmbedded systems
- Work
- On-site in Manhattan Beach
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python55%C++38%Java18%C12%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Flight Software Engineers to join their Space sector in Manhattan Beach, CA, as part of the Western Region Software Engineering Organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to technical development, system integration, verification, and validation for complex space systems.
- Support flight software development across the full life cycle: requirements, design, implementation, test, and deployment.
- Work closely with experienced engineers for professional development.
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers.
- 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, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
- Ensure software standards are met.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- C/C++, Python, Java, or similar languages.
Qualifications
Associate Flight Software Engineer
- Completing or has completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Majoring in or has majored in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Embedded/Software focused), or a related STEM field.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
- Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance within a reasonable period.
- Recent programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Python, Java, or similar languages.
Flight Software Engineer
- Completing or has completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Majoring in or has majored in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Embedded/Software focused), or a related STEM field.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
- Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance within a reasonable period.
- Recent programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Python, Java, or similar languages.
Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels)
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and relevant activities.
- Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret).
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation assistance may be available.