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# Software Engineer Level 2 or 3

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Code Review, Databases, MongoDB, MySQL, Scrum Methodology, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Git, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Wikis
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gf5oh2

## About the Role

+ **Level 2** : Bachelor's degree in STEM related field with 2+ years of software development experience. Or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.

 + **Level 3** : Bachelor's degree in STEM related field with 5+ years of software development experience; 3+ years with a Master's; 0 years with a PhD; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.

 + **Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.**

 + Must have an established understanding of the Java Programming Language to support design, implementation, testing, code reviews, etc.

 + Must have a good understanding of Git to support releases, patching, pipeline, developer support, etc.)

 + Kubernetes/Helm expertise (Required for support of deployments, environment support, and IT&D integration, etc.)

 + Must have a good understanding of Databases (Experience with one of the following: Elastic, Mongo, MySQL)

 + Experience with working directly with the Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Configuration Managements, Integration Test and Development teams

Preferred Qualifications:

 + Solid writing skills and use of Wiki pages and Sharepoint sites for documentation

## Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) seeks to find a Software Engineer supporting the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU). This position is located in Aurora, CO.

This Software Engineer will be on an Agile team supporting two programs with a singular baseline. Will be working in the office executing 2 week Sprints for 3 month increment deliveries.


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