About our organization: As an engineer, you'll be joining our growing Aurora Software department which has 200+ Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, and Network Engineer peers from entry-level to the most senior chief engineers and architects. We have plenty of opportunities for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions. Our Software Department is part of a larger organization that includes Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test staff as well as a Hardware Engineering unit. This larger organization influences cross-program collaboration, professional development and training, as well as engagement and inclusion activities such as lunch-n-learns, campus events, and leadership mixers.
We support a small but mighty team that continues to innovate and set new benchmarks for our customers. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector would love to have you join our team as a Level 2 Software Engineer based out of Aurora, CO.
Basic Qualifications:
Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in science with 2+ years of software development experience; 0+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
Demonstrated software development experience across design, implementation, and test
Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP)
Experience with Git version control
Experience with software development lifecycle
Ability to clearly document and present technical ideas
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Java programming
Experience with Linux environment
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with automation pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab)
Experience with automated regression testing (unit, integration, system level)
Experience with service-oriented architectures
Experience with RESTful APIs
Experience with non-relational databases (Elasticsearch)
Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ)
Experience with Javascript and front-end libraries (React)
Experience with Python and Bash scripting
Experience with Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Experience with Agile Scrum processes and practices
Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) mission domain
Familiarity with common device protocols (REST, SNMP, GEMS, SCPI)
Familiarity with RF chain and/or ground station management
Able to motivate a large agile team that supports multiple products
Able to handle prioritization with requests coming from multiple customers
Proven history of delegation
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in science with 2+ years of software development experience; or Master's with 0+ years; or 4 additional years experience in lieu of a degree.
- Requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
- Demonstrated software development experience across design, implementation, and test.
- Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP).
- Experience with Git version control.
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Ability to clearly document and present technical ideas.
- Experience with Java programming.
- Experience with Linux environment.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with automation pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
- Experience with automated regression testing (unit, integration, system level).
- Experience with service-oriented architectures.
- Experience with RESTful APIs.
- Experience with non-relational databases (Elasticsearch).
- Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ).
- Experience with JavaScript and front-end libraries (React).
- Experience with Python and Bash scripting.
- Experience with Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
- Experience with Agile Scrum processes and practices.
- Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) mission domain.
- Familiarity with common device protocols (REST, SNMP, GEMS, SCPI).
- Familiarity with RF chain and/or ground station management.
- Experience motivating large agile teams, handling multi-customer prioritization, and delegating.
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.






