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Northrop Grumman

2018 New Grad/PDP- Software Developer Engineer (Conversion)

We're a team of new graduates and experienced professionals, collaborating to achieve our goals. Our teams work with pride across business units toward a common goal: global security. Together, we protect our troops, public safety, information, and our planet. It's unique work. It's challenging and rewarding. But most of all, it's the work that makes a difference. Join us and discover all you can achieve.

Our Technology Services team is recognized as a global provider of innovative, cost effective solutions. From sustainment and modernization, supply chain management, training and simulation, and high technology services, we offer a full-spectrum of support.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineers to join its Professional Development Program (PDP).

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As a PDP, you'll participate in a three year rotational training program to develop competencies in a variety of cyber software engineering specializations that may include:

  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle and roles within each phase to include a variety of programming and scripting languages, and complex software design principles
  • Experience in developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software that contain logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems.
  • Applying appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
  • Conducting multidisciplinary research and collaborating with equipment designers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
  • Determining computer user needs and analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
  • Developing software on diverse platforms including Unix, Linux and Windows based operating systems
  • Utilizing configuration management tools, database applications and related software development tools

The PDP rotations offer the opportunity to experience a variety of job assignments before making a commitment to a particular position. The program will support the individual's growth through training, skill development, and networking opportunities. This program gives its participants the ability to choose their assignments from a variety of departments based on their skills, areas of interest, and availability.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Completion of a Bachelor's Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Math or other technical discipline from an accredited institution and within one year of graduation date
  • 3.25 GPA or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your profile)
  • Ability to obtain a US government security clearance
  • Must be a US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3.7 GPA or higher
  • Internship experience, leadership & teamwork experience, interpersonal communications skills, and/or involvement with Diversity & Inclusion organizations.
Job ID: ecba89238c1d89c9d0f057d71f3b20f8
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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