✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Software Engineer Level 5

at Northrop Grumman

📍 United States-Colorado-Aurora Remote 💰 $177K – $265K USD / year Posted March 08, 2026
Salary $177K – $265K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 12+ years or 10+ years with master's
Education Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of experience or master's degree with 10+ years of experience
Category Software Engineering

This role involves developing and maintaining secure software solutions for classified programs at Northrop Grumman, with a focus on Java development and Agile methodologies.

  • Design and develop secure software
  • Collaborate in Agile teams
  • Conduct code reviews
  • Troubleshoot and optimize software
  • Support deployment in classified environments

The technical environment includes Java programming, Agile/Scrum development, secure software practices, and virtualized classified environments.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level software engineer with extensive Java development experience, 12+ years in the field, and active Top Secret clearance. They should have a strong background in secure software solutions within classified environments and experience leading technical teams.

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline12+ years of experience or 10+ years with master'sActive Top-Secret clearanceJava developmentAgile/Scrum experienceSupport in classified environment
Experience with classified systemsLeadership in software projectsExperience with DevOps tools
AgileScrumVirtual environments
JavaAgileScrumSecure SoftwareCode ReviewVirtual EnvironmentsDevOpsTop Secret clearanceclassified environmentSoftware Development
JavaJava DevelopmentAgileScrumSoftware DevelopmentSecure SoftwareCode ReviewVirtual EnvironmentsPhysical LandscapesDevOps
collaborationtroubleshootingperformance optimizationcommunicationteamworkproblem-solving

Required

Top Secret Security Clearance
Industry Aerospace, Defense, Government/Public Sector
Job Function Developing secure, high-quality software for classified defense systems
Clearance Required Top Secret
Software EngineerJavaAgileScrumSecure SoftwareCode ReviewVirtual EnvironmentsDevOpsTop Secret clearanceclassified environmentSoftware DevelopmentSupportAuroraCORemoteSTEM

Lack of active Top Secret clearance, Less than 10 years of relevant experience without master's degree, Inability to work in Aurora, CO or remotely in the US

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