✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

2026 Associate Software Engineer / Software Engineer

at Northrop Grumman

📍 United States-California-Palmdale Unknown 💰 $62K – $114K USD / year Posted March 26, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $62K – $114K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience entry
Exp. Years 0+ years
Education Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves designing, developing, testing, and debugging software applications for aerospace systems, with a focus on security and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software
  • Test and debug applications
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers
  • Ensure software standards are met
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research

Technical Overview

The environment includes C++, Python, Java, and tools like Git and JIRA, working on embedded and real-time systems in aerospace/defense sectors.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level software engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, familiar with C++, Python, and Java, and capable of debugging and testing applications in aerospace or defense environments.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldExperience with software developmentAbility to debug and test applicationsKnowledge of system analysisStrong problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with aerospace or defense systemsKnowledge of embedded systemsExperience with real-time systemsFamiliarity with Agile methodologies

Tools & Platforms

GitJIRALinuxWindows

Required Skills

C++PythonJavadebuggingtestingapplication developmentsystem analysissoftware designagileSecret clearance

Hard Skills

C++PythonJavaSoftware developmentDebuggingTestingApplication designSystem analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCollaborationCommunicationAnalytical thinkingTeamwork

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace, Defense, Government
Job Function Software development and testing for aerospace defense systems
Role Subtype Software Engineer
Tech Domains Python, Java, Software development

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Secret
Visa Sponsorship Not Specified

Keywords for Your Resume

software engineerC++PythonJavadebuggingtestingapplication developmentsystem analysissoftware designapplication testingapplication debuggingagileScrumtest and debug applicationsSecret clearanceaerospacedefense

Deal Breakers

Lack of Bachelor's degree, No experience with software development, No ability to obtain Secret clearance, Location outside US without remote options

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