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# Calling all Cleared Software Engineers!

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Azusa, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $65,800.0 - $213,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Electronic Data Processing, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Commercial Software, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Utility Software, Scripting, Atlassian Tools, Golang
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=16a7eba05984bc77

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or Master's degree (Level 1)
 * Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience or Master's degree with 1 year (Level 2)
 * Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year (Level 3)
 * Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years (Level 4)
 * An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
 * Active U.S. Government security clearance required at the time of application
 * Experience with programming/scripting languages
 * Understanding of all aspects of the software development lifecycle, * STEM degree
 * Active Top Secret clearance
 * Experience in ground software development
 * Experience with one or more of the following: C/C++, Python, Node.js, Go, or Java
 * Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system
 * Familiarity with Agile principles, processes, and Atlassian tools

## Description

* 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.

What does success look like?

As a successful employee, you will:

 * Be an active and integral member of your team
 * Channel your enthusiasm to innovate
 * Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security
 * Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas