2027 Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Morrisville, North Carolina, United StatesFull-timePosted Oct 16, 2026

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Software Engineers and Software Engineers. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Morrisville, NC.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Ground Software Engineering.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a level 1 or a level 2. Basic qualifications for a Software Engineer 1 is a Bachelor’s Degree. Basic qualifications for a Software Engineer 2 is a Master’s Degree.

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s and/or Master’s) from an accredited institution

Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Some experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++

Some experience with Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and Object-oriented Programming (OOP)

Experience with Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Responsibilities

  • Join Northrop Grumman's Ground Software Engineering team

Qualifications

  • Completing or completed a bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM field
  • Some experience with Python or C/C++
  • Some experience with object-oriented analysis, design, and programming
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher is preferred

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available

Skills mentioned

PythonC++CLinuxSystems EngineeringDebuggingGitSoftware TestingUnit TestingSystem Design

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. is a company based out of 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, United States.

2-10 employeesReston, Virginia