We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA).
Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.
The Role:
This role will suit a software engineer who likes understanding how things work beyond the code. If you're curious and want exposure to the whole solution, we'll give you that opportunity.
Working within the Secure Network Communications Program, you'll help develop and evolve secure communications products suite while building knowledge across software, Linux, networking and system-level technologies. The work ranges from implementing new capabilities and modernising existing ones through to troubleshooting complex technical challenges across the broader solution.
You'll be part of a team that values curiosity, practical problem-solving and knowledge sharing. There is plenty of support from experienced engineers, but you'll also be trusted to work independently and take ownership of your work.
Key Responsibilities
Day to day, you'll work with experienced engineers to develop, improve and support a complex secure communications solution.
- Design, develop, integrate, test and document software capabilities.
- Contribute to product development and improvements, modernisation activities and new feature development.
- Work across multiple layers of the solution to improve performance, reliability and capability
- Partner with systems, test and support teams to resolve technical issues.
- Participate in technical reviews, design discussions and code reviews.
- Share knowledge and support the development of less experienced engineers.
About You
You'll bring a software engineering background and enjoy solving technical problems that don't always have an obvious answer.
We're interested in people who have experience with some of the following:
- Linux environments and software development.
- Java, C, C++, Python or JavaScript.
- Software Configuration Management, JIRA and Agile delivery environments.
- Networked, distributed and/or secure systems.
- Working through unfamiliar technical challenges and learning new technologies.
Experience with embedded systems, firmware development, Linux kernel technologies or secure communications would be valued, but isn't essential.
Most importantly, you'll be curious, pragmatic and comfortable stepping outside your immediate area of expertise when needed.
What we Offer
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.
- Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
- Additional purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
- Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program
Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.
We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the•••••••@au.ngc.com NB Files cannot be sent to this address.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.
We are proud to be WORK180 accredited – check us out here Northrop Grumman Australia | WORK180 Endorsed Employer
Skills Required
- Australian citizenship
- AU Secret (NV1) security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Satisfy police checks and employment screening verification
- Experience with Linux environments and software development
- Experience with Java, C, C++, Python or JavaScript
- Experience with Software Configuration Management, JIRA and Agile delivery environments
- Experience with networked, distributed and/or secure systems
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and learn new technologies
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time
- Experience with embedded systems, firmware development, Linux kernel technologies or secure communications
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.
