Security-Focused Software Engineer – Defence & Embedded Linux

3020 NG Australia Pty Ltd.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking engineers to design, develop and support secure communications software within a defence-focused environment. You will work with experienced engineers to build and modernise complex systems, contributing across the software lifecycle from design to deployment.

The role values hands-on problem solving, Linux development, and experience with languages like Java, C, C++, Python or JavaScript, plus exposure to embedded systems or secure communications.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux environments and software development.
• Proficiency in Java, C, C++, Python or JavaScript.
• Experience with Software Configuration Management and Agile delivery.
• Knowledge of networked, distributed and secure systems.
• Willingness to tackle unfamiliar technical challenges and learn.
• Experience with embedded systems or firmware development valued.

Responsibilities

• Day to day, you'll work with experienced engineers to develop, improve and support a complex secure communications solution.
• Design, develop, integrate, test and document software capabilities.
• Contribute to product development and improvements, modernisation activities and new feature development.
• Work across multiple layers of the solution to improve performance, reliability and capability.
• Partner with systems, test and support teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in technical reviews, design discussions and code reviews.
• Share knowledge and support the development of less experienced engineers.

Skills

Linux development

Java

C

C++

Python

JavaScript

Software CM & JIRA

Agile

Distributed systems

Embedded systems

Secure communications

Linux kernel

Networking

Tools

JIRA

Git

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking engineers to design, develop and support secure communications software within a defence-focused environment. You will work with experienced engineers to build and modernise complex systems, contributing across the software lifecycle from design to deployment.

The role values hands-on problem solving, Linux development, and experience with languages like Java, C, C++, Python or JavaScript, plus exposure to embedded systems or secure communications.