Software Engineer (Level 1/2)

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has opportunities for an Associate Software Engineer (Level 1) or Software Engineer (Level 2) to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

• Clearance Required: Yes
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: May be available

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• 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, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Ensure software standards are met.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP).

Qualifications

Associate Software Engineer (Level 1)

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience in software engineering; OR a Master's Degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience in software engineering.

Software Engineer (Level 2)

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience in software engineering; OR a Master's Degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience in software engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• An active U.S. government Secret clearance or higher (with background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
• Proven ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.