RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation’s strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF, and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.

We design and deliver innovative, vendor agnostic, secure communications solutions; making critical information accessible and secure from anywhere in the world.  

Your Role

As a Junior Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman Australia, you will support the broader software engineering team with planning, implementation, integration, and testing of software features.

• Develop, test, and integrate reliable and maintainable software under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in code and document reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
• Raise and manage tasks and defects using Atlassian JIRA.
• Contribute to quality testing and integration of Software.

About You

You are a motivated team player with a passion for software engineering and a commitment to learning and continuous improvement. You will have either recently graduated or have under 2 years experience.

• Able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA NV1 security clearance
• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications or certifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Some knowledge or experience with Software development in Linux
  environments and basic understanding of computer networking.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C, C++

What we Offer

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program

• Employee Assistance Program

Defining Possible is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that works for our people’s careers too. What’s Your Possible?

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What’s Your Possible?

Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.