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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $88,000.0 - $138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Redondo-Beach/Software-Engineer---Level-2_R10240472-1

## About the Role

Design, develop, test, debug, document, and refactor command-and-control ground segment software. Support program milestones, work independently in Agile teams, use C++/Python on RedHat Linux, interact with leads and customers, and adapt designs to specification changes and bug fixes., * 2 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 0 years with Master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

 * Must have an active Top Secret clearance at the time of application, and the ability and willingness to obtain SCI and CI Poly
 * Experience with C++ and Python
 * Experience with RedHat Linux environment
 * Experience with Software design lifecycle
 * Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, etc.) and development using Agile methodologies, * Adjudicated FS or CI polygraph
 * STEM degree
 * Experience with the CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
 * Experience with automated testing
 * Excellent technical writing and team-building skills
 * Experience with Command and Control

## Description

The ideal candidate will have Software development experience, with the ability to digest changes and synthesize them into working designs, generate efficient code according to the specifications, and adapt to changes as necessary that are driven by bugs or specification updates or the customer. The candidate is expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment, and to be highly self-motivated; reporting information to leads and the customer. The candidate is expected to handle diverse assignments with efficiency, finding unique solutions and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow.


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