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 or 3 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.
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in science with +5 years of software development experience; 3+ 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
- 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)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The 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.
Skills Required
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in science with 2 or more years of software development experience; or a master’s degree with 0 or more years; or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in science with 5 or more years of software development experience; or a master’s degree with 3 or more years; or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of application.
- Software development experience across design, implementation, and testing.
- Object-oriented programming experience.
- Git version control experience.
- Software development lifecycle experience.
- Ability to clearly document and present technical ideas.
- Java programming experience.
- Linux environment experience.
- Containerization experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Automation pipeline experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
- Automated regression testing experience at unit, integration, and system levels.
- Experience with service-oriented architectures.
- Experience with RESTful APIs.
- Experience with non-relational databases such as Elasticsearch.
- Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ.
- Experience with JavaScript and front-end libraries such as React.
- Experience with Python and Bash scripting.
- Experience with Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
- Experience with Agile Scrum processes and practices.
- Familiarity with the Command and Control mission domain.
- Familiarity with device protocols including REST, SNMP, GEMS, and SCPI.
- Familiarity with RF chain and/or ground station management.
- Ability to motivate a large agile team supporting multiple products.
- Ability to prioritize requests from multiple customers.
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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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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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.
