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# Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Linux, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), Message Broker, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, Regression Testing, Service-Oriented Architecture, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Non-relational Database, Bitbucket, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9221014/software-engineer-level-2-or-3-aht

## About the Role

* Level 2: Bachelor's degree in science with 2+ years of software development experience; 0+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
 * Level 3: Bachelor's degree in science with +5 years of software development experience; 3+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
 * Requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
 * Demonstrated software development experience across design, implementation, and test
 * Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP)
 * Experience with Git version control
 * Experience with software development lifecycle
 * Ability to clearly document and present technical ideas
 * Experience with Java programming
 * Experience with Linux environment
 * Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Experience with automation pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab)
 * Experience with automated regression testing (unit, integration, system level), * Experience with service-oriented architectures
 * Experience with RESTful APIs
 * Experience with non-relational databases (Elasticsearch)
 * Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ)
 * Experience with Javascript and front-end libraries (React)
 * Experience with Python and Bash scripting
 * Experience with Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
 * Experience with Agile Scrum processes and practices
 * Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) mission domain
 * Familiarity with common device protocols (REST, SNMP, GEMS, SCPI)
 * Familiarity with RF chain and/or ground station management
 * Able to motivate a large agile team that supports multiple products
 * Able to handle prioritization with requests coming from multiple customers