If you’re looking to build your career with one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense technology companies, this is an excellent opportunity to consider. Northrop Grumman is hiring Software Engineers for its Melbourne, Florida location, offering competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on innovative technologies that support national security and advanced aerospace systems. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an early-career professional, this role provides a strong foundation for long-term career growth.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Northrop Grumman |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field |
| Job Location | Melbourne, Florida, USA |
| Salary | $65.8k–$98.8k per year |
| Work Type | On-site |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Early Career |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
Job Description
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Software Engineering directorate.
The selected candidate will design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Other duties include:
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
- Determine computer user needs.
- Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
- Prepare operating instructions.
- Design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
- Ensures software standards are met.
This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Software Engineer level (T01) or a Software Engineer level (T02).
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Software Engineer (T01):
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
- Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
- Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications for a Software Engineer (T02):
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 or is completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and has 2 years of software engineering experience by August 2027.
- Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
- Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications for both an Associate Software Engineer (T01) & Software Engineer (T02):
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
- Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Selection Process
- Application submission
- Resume screening
- Technical assessment (if applicable)
- Technical interview
- Behavioral interview
- Background verification
- Final selection and offer
How to Apply
- Visit the official Northrop Grumman Careers website.
- Search for Software Engineer jobs in Melbourne, FL.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements carefully.
- Create or sign in to your careers account.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your updated resume and any required documents.
- Submit your application and monitor your email or careers account for updates from the recruitment team.
