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# 2027 Software Engineer Dulles VA

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $70,200 - $105,400
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/ACF8E73CFAF5420699BC371703E57BF0/job/

## About the Role

This requisition may be filled at either a level 1 or a level 2. Basic qualifications for a Software Engineer 1 is a Bachelor's Degree. Basic qualifications for a Software Engineer 2 is a Master's Degree.

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

 * Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor's and/or Master's) from an accredited institution
 * Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
 * Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
 * Some experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++ Some experience with Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and Object-oriented Programming (OOP)
 * Experience with Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher