2027 Associate Flight Software Engineer - Manhattan Beach CA

Northrop Grumman; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Flight Software Engineer for its Space sector in Manhattan Beach, CA. The role involves contributing to software development across the full lifecycle for complex space systems and collaborating with senior engineers to transition from student to professional.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and the ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Embedded/Software focused) or related STEM.
• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and debug flight software and systems.
• Contribute to system integration, verification and validation for space systems.
• Support flight software development across the full life cycle: requirements, design, implementation, test, deployment.
• Collaborate with engineers to transition from student to practicing professional.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Embedded/Software focused) or related STEM

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Job description

Associate Flight Software Engineers

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 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!

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Flight Software Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Manhattan Beach, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Western Region Software Engineering Organization. Contribute to technical development, system integration, verification and validation for complex space systems Support flight software development across the full life cycle: requirements, design, implementation, test, and deployment Work closely with experienced engineers who will help you transition from student to practicing professional.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Determine computer user needs.
• Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
• Prepare operating instructions.
• Design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Ensures software standards are met

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Flight Software Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Embedded/Software focused) or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
• Be 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 needs
• Recent programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Python, Java, or similar languages

Basic Qualifications for a Flight Software Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Embedded/Software focused) or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
• Be 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 needs
• Recent programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Python, Java, or similar languages

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret)

Salary Range:

• Associate Software Engineer: $76,200 to $114,400
• Software Engineer: $91,800 to $137,600 campusjobs

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.