Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 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.About our organization: As an engineer, you'll be joining our growing Aurora Software department which has 200+ Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, and Network Engineer peers from entry-level to the most senior chief engineers and architects. We have plenty of opportunities for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions. Our Software Department is part of a larger organization that includes Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test staff as well as a Hardware Engineering unit. This larger organization influences cross-program collaboration, professional development and training, as well as engagement and inclusion activities such as lunch-n-learns, campus events, and leadership mixers.
We support a small but mighty team that continues to innovate and set new benchmarks for our customers. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector would love to have you join our team as a Level 2 or 3 Software Engineer based out of Aurora, CO.
Basic Qualifications:
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in science with 2+ years of software development experience; 0+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in science with +5 years of software development experience; 3+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
- Demonstrated software development experience across design, implementation, and test
- Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP)
- Experience with Git version control
- Experience with software development lifecycle
- Ability to clearly document and present technical ideas
- Experience with Java programming
- Experience with Linux environment
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with automation pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab)
- Experience with automated regression testing (unit, integration, system level)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with service-oriented architectures
- Experience with RESTful APIs
- Experience with non-relational databases (Elasticsearch)
- Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ)
- Experience with Javascript and front-end libraries (React)
- Experience with Python and Bash scripting
- Experience with Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Experience with Agile Scrum processes and practices
- Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) mission domain
- Familiarity with common device protocols (REST, SNMP, GEMS, SCPI)
- Familiarity with RF chain and/or ground station management
- Able to motivate a large agile team that supports multiple products
- Able to handle prioritization with requests coming from multiple customers
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.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.