2027 Associate Software Engineer - Pathways - Colorado Springs

Northrop Grumman • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • $69,300 - $103,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring an entry-level Associate Software Engineer for its Software and Controls group. The position is part of the Pathways rotational program, with three rotation opportunities within engineering. The posting identifies the role as located at the Space sector in Boulder, Colorado, while the job title references Colorado Springs.

The engineer will assist with developing, testing, and maintaining software applications under the guidance of the engineering team. Work is limited to software-related tasks and excludes hardware production and quality assurance responsibilities. The role requires eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and the ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.

Requirements

• Be completing or have completed a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution.
• Be majoring or have majored in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another STEM-related major.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Be able to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software programs or applications under the guidance of the engineering team.
• Troubleshoot and fix software issues to improve performance and reliability.
• Work with team members to understand project requirements and translate them into basic software solutions.
• Perform software testing, document results, and provide feedback to the team.
• Make software updates or adjustments based on team feedback or identified issues.
• Learn and apply industry best practices for writing, testing, and maintaining code.
• Focus on software-related tasks, excluding hardware production and quality assurance responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level