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# Software Engineer (Level 3/4)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Dulles, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Static Program Analysis, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Public Key Infrastructure, Ansible, Software Engineering, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8975025/software-engineer-level-34

## About the Role

Software Engineer Level 3

 * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 3 years: OR a PhD (outside of internships, research projects, etc.) Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (Additional 4 years)
 * Demonstrated software development experience
 * Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience
 * U.S. Citizenship
 * A current or active Top-Secret clearance is required at the time of application, * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 8 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 6 years: OR a PhD and 3 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree (Additional 4 years)
 * Demonstrated software development experience
 * Python application development, C++, Bash Scripting experience
 * U.S. Citizenship
 * A current or active Top-Secret clearance is required at the time of application

Preferred Qualification:

 * Strong preference given to Top Secret with SCI

## Description

* Applications will span languages and toolsets including Python, C++, Postgres, Ansible, cloud infrastructure provisioning, PKI, and static code analysis execution and finding remediation
 * Developer will be expected to be a self-starter capable of making decisions with overall project budget and schedule in mind
 * Support Operations ground software and associated configurations. This will involve troubleshooting both software errors and hardware affecting the operation of ground software
 * Support Acceptance Test events, including running tests
 * Test Automation
 * Configuration of ground segment software
 * Resolution and remediation of software defects
 * Software Enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs
 * Ground software support during launch and launch rehearsal events
 * Support the installation of new ground segment software in operational, development and test environments

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

*This position can be filled at either the Software Engineer 3 or 4 level .


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