Associate Cloud Software Engineer (Level 1)

About the Role

The Space Sector at Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Cloud Software Engineer (Level 1) to join their team in Redondo Beach, CA. This role involves working on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, architecting, and implementing cloud software to support space ground systems and operations, including detailed software modeling and design documentation.
• Writing and maintaining software in modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C++.
• Developing, deploying, and maintaining RESTful APIs to support mission and business functionality.
• Applying CI/CD practices, version control (Git), and automated testing to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery.
• Applying strong problem-solving skills to rapidly understand and address complex technical concepts.
• Preparing charts, presenting data, and providing recommendations to internal teams, program leadership, and external customers, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effectively managing personal tasking and priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time.
• Familiarity with designing and developing applications using AWS cloud services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, IAM).
• Experience in a modern programming language (such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C++).
• Familiarity with developing and deploying RESTful APIs or equivalent integration technologies.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Experience designing and implementing event-driven and/or serverless architectures in AWS.
• Familiarity with AWS security best practices (IAM, KMS, resource policies, VPC).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform, or similar tools).
• Hands-on experience integrating multiple AWS services into cohesive solutions.
• Experience working with API Gateway (HTTP/REST APIs, securing endpoints, custom authorizers).
• Familiarity with ground segment, mission operations, and secure communications.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

This position will be contingent upon obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding.