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# Software Engineer - Level 2

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Scripting, Git, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Atlassian Bamboo
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=01a3f4f4308f23ac

## About the Role

Do you have experience in RHEL?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 2 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 0 years with Master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

 * Active SSBI required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain SCI prior to start
 * Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills
 * Experience with C++ programming
 * Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system

Preferred Qualifications:

 * DevSecOps Test Automation experience
 * Experience with programming/scripting languages: C. C++. Java, Python, Perl
 * Strong in math and algorithms
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders
 * Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process
 * Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
 * Experience developing in a Linux environment using git
 * Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
 * Active TS/SCI security clearance

## Description

We are looking for an energetic and passionate software engineer to join our team as we work to provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of our Customer's national security mission.

You will be supporting a large team comprised of multiple subsystems, each with a specialized software focus, executing across both Development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) tasks. You will focus on the development and sustainment of several mission operational SW product lines, as well as the development of new capabilities as coordinated with their restricted SCI Customer.


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