Top Secret C++ Software Engineer – Onsite

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer in Woodland Hills, CA to modernize a research codebase using C/C++. The role focuses on building CI/CD pipelines, software instrumentation, and scalable architectures to support high-performance, secure systems for defense applications.

You will collaborate with software leads, implement best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation in a demanding, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relative experience or Master's with 0+ years of relative experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time.
• Experience working in C/C++.
• Proven ability to code new software and modify existing software to add new features.
• Ability to debug existing software and correct defects; experience with open software/system architecture solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop software utilizing C/C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase.
• Develop software infrastructure to support CI/CD, software metrics collection, and MLOps.
• Implement software-systems, applications, and architectures that leverage modularity, scalability, and reliability while meeting performance requirements.
• Ensure industry software engineering best practices and standards are applied and maintained.
• Work closely with Software Leads to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements.

Skills

C/C++ programming

CI/CD pipelines

Git version control

Software architecture

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

CUDA

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Engineer in Woodland Hills, CA to modernize a research codebase using C/C++. The role focuses on building CI/CD pipelines, software instrumentation, and scalable architectures to support high-performance, secure systems for defense applications.

You will collaborate with software leads, implement best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation in a demanding, mission-driven environment.