Entry Level Software Engineer Jobs in Decatur, AL

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CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.
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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview:
The selected Engineer will support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor responsible for developing software products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications:
Associate Software Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 0 years of related experience. Applications in advance of graduation may be considered, but are contingent on the successful completion of a bachelors.
Experience (technical or academic) with strongly typed languages such as C, C++, ADA or JAVA
Experience or understanding of any of the following: Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Design, SOLID Design Principles, Software Design Patterns
Understanding of software development frameworks and tools such as Agile and the Atlassian tool suite
Exceptional communication and critical thinking skills
Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment
Applicants must have a current active in-scope US Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience such as internships in any of the following...
Software development
Technical analysis of missile defense systems
Analysis tools, analysis pipelines, or debugging software systems
Data structures, developing trade studies, or performing performance assessments
Primary Level Salary Range: $72,700.00 - $109,100.00
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.