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# Software Engineer / User Experience Applications

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Vbscript, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Python (Programming Language), Korn Shell, Object-Oriented Software Development, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAP (Applications), Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Software Applications, Web Technologies, Devsecops, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/software-engineer-user-experience-applications-san-diego-ca-usa-58829841

## About the Role

members with team members on delivery and quality Tasks * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related engineering experience or Master's degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience * Experience with the full SDLC * Experience with Agile development, OO design, and software integration/testing * Proficiency in Java and Java microservices; GUI applications * Experience with two or more of Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, or KornShell * Experience with Cloud technologies and service providers * Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and SAP/PAR * On-site work requirement with limited travel (up to 10%) Key requirements * health insurance coverage * life and disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO) for vacation/personal time

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will contribute to building user-focused software within a fast-paced, cross-functional team at Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems. You will participate in the full software lifecycle, collaborating with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, and DevSecOps teams to deliver GUI-focused Java solutions in an Agile environment. The position emphasizes secure, scalable enterprise applications and microservice-driven architectures. This is a technically challenging, impact-driven opportunity with a clear path to contribute to mission-critical systems. Compensation / Benefits * Collaborate in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams * Participate in the software development lifecycle from prototype to release * Develop and integrate GUI applications using Java and related XML/web technologies * Build enterprise solutions using Java EE in a SOA context * Work across the software lifecycle in a process-oriented environment * Collaborate regularly with team members on delivery and quality Tasks * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related engineering experience or Master's degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience * Experience with the full SDLC * Experience with Agile development, OO design, and software integration/testing * Proficiency in Java and Java microservices; GUI applications * Experience with two or more of Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, or KornShell * Experience with Cloud technologies and service providers * Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and SAP/PAR * On-site work requirement with limited travel (up to 10%) Key requirements * health insurance coverage * life and disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO) for vacation/personal time


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