2027 Associate Software Engineer - Pathways - Boulder CO

Northrop Grumman • Boulder, CO

4d • $76,200 - $114,400

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring an entry-level Associate Software Engineer for its Space sector in Boulder, Colorado. The role is part of the Pathways rotational program, which offers three rotation opportunities within engineering. The selected candidate will join the Software and Controls group and support the development, testing, and maintenance of software applications under the guidance of the engineering team. The position focuses exclusively on software-related tasks and excludes hardware production and quality assurance responsibilities.

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 as guided by the engineering team.
• Help 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 simple software updates or adjustments based on team feedback or identified issues.
• Learn and apply industry best practices for writing, testing, and maintaining code.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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