{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"76d630d23bcb08526ad3c2ac","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/76d630d23bcb08526ad3c2ac","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/76d630d23bcb08526ad3c2ac","title":"2026 Associate Software Engineer / Software Engineer","description":"RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\nDescription\nAt 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.\nNorthrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL.\nThe qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test & Evaluation directorate.\nThe selected candidate will design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Other duties include:\nConduct 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.\nDetermine computer user needs.\nAnalyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.\nPrepare operating instructions.\nDesign and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.\nEnsures software standards are met.\nThis requisition may be filled at either an Associate Software Engineer level (T01) or a Software Engineer level (T02).\nBasic Qualifications for an Associate Software Engineer (T01):\nA candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:\nBe completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026.\nBe majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.\nMust have an active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).\nBasic Qualifications for a Software Engineer (T02):\nA candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:\nBe completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026 or is completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and has 2 years of software engineering experience by August 2026.\nBe majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.\nMust have an active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).\nPreferred Qualifications for both an Associate Software Engineer (T01) & Software Engineer (T02):\nHave an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.\nPrevious internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).\nPay Range:\nAssociate Software Engineer (T01): $63,900 - $95,900\nSoftware Engineer (T02): $77,200 - $115,800\ncampusjobs\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $63,900.00 - $95,900.00\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00\nThe above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\nDepending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.\nThe 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.\nNorthrop 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. 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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.\nNorthrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL.\nThe qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test & Evaluation directorate.\nThe selected candidate will design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. 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The candidate must:\nBe completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026 or is completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and has 2 years of software engineering experience by August 2026.\nBe majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.\nMust have an active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).\nPreferred Qualifications for both an Associate Software Engineer (T01) & Software Engineer (T02):\nHave an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.\nPrevious internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).\nPay Range:\nAssociate Software Engineer (T01): $63,900 - $95,900\nSoftware Engineer (T02): $77,200 - $115,800\ncampusjobs\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $63,900.00 - $95,900.00\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00\nThe above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\nDepending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.\nThe 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.\nNorthrop 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. 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