2027 Associate Cyber Software Engineer - Pathways Program - Aurora CO

VulnU; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

18 weeks parental leave

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman invites entry-level engineers to join the Pathways Program in Aurora, Colorado, focusing on cyber software engineering. The role emphasizes designing, developing, testing, and debugging software and systems for mission-critical applications. Candidates must be completing or have completed a degree in a STEM field and be able to obtain a U.S.

security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance consideration.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in STEM field and eligibility to obtain U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems.
• Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with hardware engineers in planning, design and utilization of software for products.
• Determines user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems; prepares operating instructions; designs compilers/utility programs/OS.
• Ensures software standards are met.

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other STEM-related major

Job description

# 2027 Associate Cyber Software Engineer - Pathways Program - Aurora CONorthrop Grumman · northropgrumman.comCategory: Security EngineeringLocation: United States-Colorado-AuroraLevel: JuniorSalary: $83,800 – $125,800Clearance: Top Secret (ability to obtain)## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* Retirement match* 18 weeks parental leaveRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Roles and ResponsibilitiesDesigns, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.Ensures software standards are met.Basic Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institutionBe majoring in or having majored in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other STEM related majorsBe 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 needsSalary Range:$83,800 - $125,800The 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.