The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Software Development Analyst / Principal Software Development Analyst to design, build, and maintain custom business solutions across our enterprise. In this role you will partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, and modern SharePoint sites that accelerate decision‑making and streamline operations. You will also ensure security compliance and seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Azure, and third‑party services. The position offers the chance to work within a dynamic, diverse team while leveraging cutting‑edge low‑code technologies to drive digital transformation and enable data‑driven decisions. This position can be remote or located in office in Melbourne, Florida.
Key Responsibilities
Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into functional low‑code developed solutions.
Design, build, and configure Power Apps to automate processes and improve user experiences.
Develop SharePoint Online sites, lists, libraries, and modern pages; create custom forms and workflows using Power Automate.
Integrate Power Apps and Power Automate with Microsoft 365 services (Teams, Outlook, Planner).
Implement security and permission models across Power Platform and SharePoint environments (role‑based access, sharing policies, etc.).
Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning of apps and flows; ensure solutions meet accessibility and compliance standards.
Produce comprehensive documentation, user guides, and training materials; conduct end‑user training and provide post‑deployment support.
Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to align solutions with organizational policies and organizational change‑management processes.
Monitor solution health, maintain version control, and apply updates or enhancements based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
Stay current with Power Platform and SharePoint roadmap, best practices, and emerging low‑code technologies; champion continuous improvement within the team.
Basic Qualifications – T02 (Software Engineer)
(Engineer Software) Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience in software development or a Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 0 or more years of experience in software development or additional years of experience.
(Principal Engineer Software) Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience in software engineering OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 3 years of experience in software development.
Security Clearance: US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance (investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
Demonstrated experience developing Power Apps solutions.
Strong SharePoint development background (modern sites, lists, libraries, custom forms).
Proven expertise with Power Automate (flow creation, API integration, scripting).
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including technical writing and demos.
Ability to elicit stakeholder feedback, define requirements, and produce clear documentation.
Experience with Azure DevOps (pipeline implementation, governance, source control).
Experience with developing Siemens Mendix low-code applications
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Master's acceptable)
- 2 years of software development experience (Software Engineer level)
- 5 years of software engineering experience (Principal Engineer level)
- US citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
- Experience developing Power Apps solutions
- SharePoint Online development (modern sites, lists, libraries, custom forms)
- Power Automate flow creation, API integration, and scripting experience
- Experience with Azure DevOps (pipelines, source control, governance)
- Experience with Siemens Mendix low-code applications
- Strong communication, technical writing, and training skills
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.








