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 Defense Systems has an opening for an Engineer Software. We are looking for you to join our team as an Engineer Software based out of Orlando, FL. As an Engineer Software at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Sentinel Training Devices Team in Orlando, FL. The successful candidate will be exceptionally meticulous, collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & personal responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of seeking the best performance from everyone.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Supporting the development of Strategic Operating Units, executing both sustainment and modernization programs
- Contributing to software engineering initiatives with software design & development, software test and integration, and DevOps expertise
- Using a variety of software languages, technologies, and industry best practices
- Supporting all phases of the development life cycle for flight, mission, lab and tools software
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 2 years of related technical experience; Master’s degree and 0 years of related technical experience
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Demonstrated experience developing software with C++, JavaScript, and Python
- Demonstrated experience building modern, scalable, and maintainable web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
- Demonstrated experience debugging software and resolving defects
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Git and GitLab for version control, collaborative development, and resolving merge conflicts in team settings
- Demonstrated experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Jira, Confluence)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain SAP access
- Experience developing in Linux environments, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Experience using AI-assisted tools for programming, code review, and productivity enhancement
- Experience automating tasks with Bash or similar scripting languages
- Experience developing with embedded C++ on System-on-Chip (SoC) boards such as Zynq Ultrascale+ or similar products
- Experience configuring and using code analysis tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, or similar
- Experience working with automated testing frameworks including Eggplant and Microsoft Testing Framework
- Experience implementing continuous integration solutions with technologies such as Jenkins and Bamboo
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 2 years of related technical experience; OR Master's degree and 0 years of related technical experience.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Demonstrated experience developing software with C++, JavaScript, and Python
- Demonstrated experience building modern, scalable, and maintainable web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
- Demonstrated experience debugging software and resolving defects
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Git and GitLab for version control, collaborative development, and resolving merge conflicts
- Demonstrated experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Jira, Confluence)
- Ability to obtain SAP access
- Experience developing in Linux environments, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Experience using AI-assisted tools for programming, code review, and productivity enhancement
- Experience automating tasks with Bash or similar scripting languages
- Experience developing with embedded C++ on System-on-Chip (SoC) boards such as Zynq Ultrascale+ or similar products
- Experience configuring and using code analysis tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, or similar
- Experience working with automated testing frameworks including Eggplant and Microsoft Testing Framework
- Experience implementing continuous integration solutions with technologies such as Jenkins and Bamboo
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.







