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$83k – $125k per year
Location
In office (New York, United States)
Seniority
Principal · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Northrop Grumman is an American defence contractor whose oldest predecessor was founded in 1939, and which took its present form through the 1994 combination of Northrop and Grumman. It builds strategic systems including the B-21 Raider bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme, military and civil space systems, radars and electronic warfare equipment, autonomous aircraft, and mission systems and software for the United States armed forces and allied governments. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns the large majority of its revenue from the American government and employs close to one hundred thousand people.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: No

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 Defense Systems is seeking experienced software engineering professionals for potential future opportunities. Successful candidates will bring strong technical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills and will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Working independently and as part of an Agile team
  • Supporting or leading software development activities to meet schedule commitments
  • Developing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges
  • Collaborating in the planning, design, development, and implementation of software systems
  • Demonstrating progress and communicating effectively with stakeholders

This description does not represent a current opening. It may be used to identify candidates whose skills and experience align with positions that frequently become available. Individuals who express interest may be considered for future opportunities.

Basic qualifications:

  • Software Engineer (level 2): A high school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of software development experience, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of software development experience, or a master’s degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field with 0 years of experience.
  • Principal Software Engineer (level 3): A high school diploma with a minimum of 9 years of software development experience, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience, or a master’s degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field with a minimum of 3 years of software development experience.
  • Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD automation
  • Experience with Helm and Kubernetes
  • Exposure to or experience with microservices, Swagger, and API definitions
  • Working knowledge of Agile development processes Experience with modern IDE tools and testing mechanisms
  • Hands-on experience developing full-stack web applications
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with small technical teams
  • Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results
  • Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with one or more of the following technologies:
    • Angular
    • React
    • TypeScript
    • Java (including Spring Boot)
    • Python
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
    • Elastic
    • jQuery
    • Bootstrap
    • Jira
    • GitLab Pipelines
  • Experience with relational, graph, or document databases
  • Demonstrated use of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket)
  • Experience working with Jira and GitLab
  • Experience working in an Agile software development environment
  • Demonstrated ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasks
  • Experience developing full-stack applications with TypeScript + React
  • Experience integrating with Spotify’s Backstage or similar internal developer portals
  • Experience in AWS and/or Azure cloud environments
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.
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