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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Maryland-Linthicum/XMLNAME-2027-Associate-Software-Engineer-Pathways-Dulles-VA_R10256499) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / 2027 Associate/Software Engineer Pathways Linthicum MA ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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 is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers. From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day. Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you! Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world. Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Software Engineers and Software Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Linthicum MA. This position will be in the Pathways rotational program where there will be three rotation opportunities within engineering. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Software Engineering team. Roles and Responsibilities As a member of our Software Engineering team, you will design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. You may also 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. ### Basic Qualifications Basic Qualifications for an Associate Software Engineer: Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering or related field Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs Basic Qualifications for a Software Engineer: Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs Preferred Qualifications for both levels: Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher Salary Range: Associate Software Engineer: $76,200 to $114,400 Software Engineer: $91,800 to $137,600 campusjobs 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 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 25, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: United States-Maryland-Linthicum - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $76,200 to $114,400[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Maryland-Linthicum/XMLNAME-2027-Associate-Software-Engineer-Pathways-Dulles-VA_R10256499) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [2027 Software Engineer Intern - Linthicum Maryland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/c7d0defd7b080fc29a1c/) United States-Maryland-Linthicum ### [Embedded Software Engineering Manager 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/c8d9293a5fc68b37389a/) United States-Maryland-Linthicum ### [2027 Aerospace Engineering Internship - Linthicum MD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/7394e93852ac8342a6dd/) United States-Maryland-Linthicum ### [2027 Associate Business Management Analyst/Business Management Analyst - Linthicum MD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/b4e36ccc1985272b0ad4/) United States-Maryland-Linthicum ### [2027 Associate Pathways Aerospace Engineer / Pathways Aerospace Engineer - Linthicum MD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/3960a76453ff5c5cc36a/) United States-Maryland-Linthicum ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Physician Pathways Program - Cardiology | Atrius Health](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/a3cfcfb0f11328190955/) UnitedHealth Group · Needham, Massachusetts ### [WA Physician Pathways Program | Optum WA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/65bccbbb21df5574471f/) UnitedHealth Group · Everett, Washington ### [Workforce Development and Learning Pathways Strategist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton-holding/jobs/f3d883ccb8496dce5d26/) Booz Allen Hamilton Holding · McLean, VA ### [Software Engineer/Sr. Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/194f63de625f0dce008e/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Software Engineer II/Sr. Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/cb27ac26ee8b4a42e5d7/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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