Software/Cyber Engineer - Entry level

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Annandale
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Job Description:

**A career in Software or Cyber Engineering at Northrop Grumman** will touch virtually everything we do. From equipment that protects our men and women in uniform, to satellites that predict climate change, engineers are huge contributors to our mission.

Software/Cyber Engineering positions involve full life-cycle product development on architectures ranging from distributed networks of workstations and PCs to custom-designed, real-time embedded systems. Applications include real-time control, target class/detect/tracking, data acquisition and analysis, signal processing, networks communications/security, intelligence data cross correlation, image processing, reverse engineering, artificial intelligence, database management and GUI development.

Northrop Grumman offers a variety of challenging roles for qualified candidates with Bachelors, Masters or PhD degrees in multiple Software oriented disciplines. These opportunities can be for rotational programs (Future Technical Leaders or Professional Development Program) or direct placement roles.

**Wondering what you could be doing with your degree at Northrop Grumman? Here are just a few examples:**

As a **software engineer**, you could find yourself in a role as an Embedded Software Developer, Systems Administrator, Database Analyst, Applications Developer, Java Developer, Software Developer, Test &Evaluation Engineer, General Research Analyst, Simulation Engineer, Software Engineer or a Product Development Engineer.

As a **cyber-engineer**, you could find yourself on the front lines of our nation's critical information and systems in a role a Cyber Incident Analyst Responder, Cyber Intelligence Analyst, Cyber Software Engineer or Cyber Forensics Specialist.

Our recruiters are looking forward to working with you to fulfill your career goals by identifying the best opportunity for you. To assist us in making sure you are considered for the best possible fit, please be sure to complete all questions in the profile including location preference, skills and areas of interest.

Northrop Grumman larger facilities include but are not limited to: Baltimore, MD; Chandler, AZ; Huntsville, AL, Northern VA; Melbourne, FL; Northridge, CA; Ogden, UT; Oklahoma City, OK; Palmdale, CA; Plymouth, MN; Redondo Beach, CA; Rocket Center, WV; Rolling Meadows, IL; Roy, UT San Diego, CA

Performance standards that a candidate must have to be successful in these positions include:

- Leadership and teamwork capabilities
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Extracurricular activities (campus organizations, clubs, student organizations, community service)
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills

**Prospect Qualifications:** A prospect, regardless of age and hiring source must meet **all** of the below criteria:

- Enrolled in or having received an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or related degree
- Possess an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
- Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre requisite)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Overall GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
- Prior internship or research experience in related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite

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