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Associate Cyber Software Engineer EC

Northrop Grumman

Annapolis Junction, MD
Full Time
Entry Level
81k-122k
10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. We are committed to missions that support global security environments, providing informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We foster a work environment that supports personal growth, skill development, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
  • Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions.
  • Designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
  • Ensures software standards are met.

Requirements

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with a Polygraph clearance.
  • Experience in Java programming language.
  • A basic understanding of how to design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field is required with 0+ years of software engineering experience or four (4) years of Software Development experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Nice to Have

  • An ability to work in a team environment and individually is preferred.
  • A current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • An ability to determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve problems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field or 4 years of relevant software development experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $81,400.00 - $122,200.00, with potential for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
  • Bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share company results.
  • Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions.
  • 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.

Working at Northrop Grumman

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. We support innovation, personal growth, and teamwork in a mission-driven environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 17, 2025
Salary81k-122k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceEntry Level

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About Northrop Grumman

Website

northropgrumman.com

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD

Industry

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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