2027 Associate/Software Engineer Pathways Linthicum MA

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD
•$76,200 - $137,600

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring Associate Software Engineers and Software Engineers for its Space sector in Linthicum, Massachusetts. The roles are part of the Pathways rotational program, which includes three rotation opportunities within engineering. Successful candidates will join the Software Engineering team and contribute to work supporting government, civil, and commercial customers. Software engineers design, develop, document, test, and debug application software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. They may also conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers to plan, design, develop, and use electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. The Associate Software Engineer role is intended for candidates completing or holding a bachelor's degree. The Software Engineer role is intended for candidates completing or holding a master's degree. Both roles require the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and Special Access Program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company. U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for clearance eligibility. The listed salary range is $76,200–$114,400 for Associate Software Engineer and $91,800–$137,600 for Software Engineer. Relocation assistance may be available. The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, but may change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Requirements

  • For Associate Software Engineer: be completing or have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • For Associate Software Engineer: major in or have majored in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • For Software Engineer: be completing or have completed a master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • For Software Engineer: major in or have majored in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 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

  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug application software and systems containing logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research.
  • Collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers in planning, designing, developing, and using electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
  • Participate in three engineering rotation opportunities through the Pathways program.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Professional experiences and learning and development opportunities.
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