Graduate Software Engineer: Defence Tech, UK SC Cleared

Northrop Grumman; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer in Cheltenham to contribute to pioneering projects and tackle complex customer challenges. You will work closely with customers and experienced teams to develop software-centric capabilities enabling missions.

Across Agile teams, you may explore AI, microservices, cloud technologies, and open-source software. The two-year graduate programme emphasizes hands-on learning, technical growth, and leadership skills development.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science (or proven equivalent).
• Experience writing code in Python/JavaScript/Java/C/C++.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve software to help customers perform their missions.
• Write clear, effective code using Python/JavaScript/Java/C/C++.
• Work within Agile development teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Apply software engineering practices across the development lifecycle.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Java

C/C++

Software lifecycle

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Software Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

DevSecOps tools

Open-source software

Job description

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer in Cheltenham to contribute to pioneering projects and tackle complex customer challenges. You will work closely with customers and experienced teams to develop software-centric capabilities enabling missions.

Across Agile teams, you may explore AI, microservices, cloud technologies, and open-source software. The two-year graduate programme emphasizes hands-on learning, technical growth, and leadership skills development.