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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Colorado-Aurora/Software-Engineer---Level-2-or-Level-3_R10254449) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Software Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Software Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Aurora, CO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. - Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer funding, and holding final clearances (if applicable) prior to start date.* Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met. Other duties as assigned This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. - This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer funding, and holding final clearances (if applicable) prior to start date* This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3. ### Basic Qualifications for Level 2 Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application. Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph required to start. Experience with software architecture, design, and development. Experience with Agile leadership (product owner and scrum master), planning, and scheduling. Experience with Technical customer engagement and interaction. Experience using Jira and Confluence. ### Basic Qualifications for Level 3 Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph required to start. Experience with software architecture, design, and development. Experience with Technical customer engagement and interaction. Experience using Jira and Confluence. ### Preferred Qualifications Experience with Perl and Python desirable. Adjudicated Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly) Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? ### Click the link below [https://www.northropgrumman.com/space](https://www.northropgrumman.com/space) Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. ### Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 The 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 13 days - Location: United States-Colorado-Aurora - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Colorado-Aurora/Software-Engineer---Level-2-or-Level-3_R10254449) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [2027 Software Engineering Intern - Aurora CO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/a6024985f6b404a92456/) United States-Colorado-Aurora ### [Java Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/38efec2bf15e3d957ba4/) United States-Colorado-Aurora ### [Manager Software Engineering 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/2d98fc4925ce038aaf73/) United States-Colorado-Aurora ### [Python Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/885ac71e29bb6eed2b06/) United States-Colorado-Aurora ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software Engineer/Sr. Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/194f63de625f0dce008e/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Senior Software Engineer/Software Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/533e77af5ee9c7fa5145/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Software and Data Engineer - Software Engineer III- Agentic Pricing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/1adbc421af4b64b8e0c5/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States ### [Software Developer/Software Engineer in Test](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/229bce1af89aceaed99c/) General Dynamics · Falls Church, VA, US ### [Software Engineer II – Embedded Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/9325424177b18e460029/) BAE Systems · Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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