Associate Software Engineer

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Software Engineer located in Hollywood, MD. This role is part of the Command and Control Weapons Division within the Defense Systems Sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A candidate must be completing or have completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
• Major in or have majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret).
• U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite for the security clearance.
• Final approved U.S. Government security clearance may be required to start.
• Travel: 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher is preferred.
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and participation in relevant activities (professional/community/extracurricular) are preferred.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Salary Pay Range: $76,200 - $114,400