2027 Associate Software Engineer, Pathways

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Software Engineers for its Space sector in Boulder, CO. This position is part of the Pathways rotational program, offering three rotation opportunities within engineering. The qualified candidate will join the Software and Controls group.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software programs or applications as guided by the engineering team.
• Help troubleshoot and fix issues in software to improve performance and reliability.
• Work with team members to understand project requirements and translate them into basic software solutions.
• Follow instructions to 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 only.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be completing or have completed a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution.
• Majoring or have majored in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other STEM related majors.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period.

Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher is preferred.

Additional Information

• Salary Range: $69,300 - $103,900.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
• Clearance Required for Start: No.
• Clearance Type: Secret.