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# Software Engineer - DevSecOps

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Fortify (Software), SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Gitlab, Devsecops, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9155166/software-engineer-devsecops

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and entry level related engineering experience.

 * Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

 * Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SW integration and testing.

 * Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python.

 * Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, or Black Duck.

 * Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

 * Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Active Top Secret Clearance issued by the U.S. Government

 * Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW.

 * Ability to identify moderate execution defects by only reading code.

 * Understanding of how their embedded SW component will fit into a larger SW system / architecture.

 * Able to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools.

 * Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) access.

## Description

* Integrate and automate systems to facilitate continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, and continuous deployment pipeline

 * Strong communication skills is a must to work with Software IPT, chief engineers, and development team

 * The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.


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