2027 Associate Flight Software Engineer - Manhattan Beach CA
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.
From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.
Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!
Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.
Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Flight Software Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Manhattan Beach, CA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Western Region Software Engineering Organization.
- Contribute to technical development, system integration, verification and validation for complex space systems
- Support flight software development across the full life cycle: requirements, design, implementation, test, and deployment
- Work closely with experienced engineers who will help you transition from student to practicing professional
Roles and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
- Determine computer user needs.
- Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
- Prepare operating instructions.
- Design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
- Ensures software standards are met
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Flight Software Engineer:
- Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Embedded/Software focused) or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Recent programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Python, Java, or similar languages
Basic Qualifications for a Flight Software Engineer :
- Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Embedded/Software focused) or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Recent programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Python, Java, or similar languages
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
- Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
- Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret)
Salary Range:
- Associate Software Engineer: $76,200 to $114,400
- Software Engineer: $91,800 to $137,600
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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.