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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Associate Systems Engineer - Pathways - Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, first listed on November 12. The advertised pay is $69,300–$103,900 a year. Northrop Grumman has 149 other openings in the US, 2 of them in Colorado Springs, CO. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 11 Software & IT openings in Colorado Springs, CO today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $155,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Northrop Grumman advertises $69,300 to $103,900 a year, a midpoint of $86,600 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 98% of the 147 software & IT jobs in Colorado that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $184,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Colorado tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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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.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 is seeking Associate Systems Engineers. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Colorado Springs, CO. This position will be in the Pathways rotational program where there will be three rotation opportunities within engineering.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Payload & Ground Systems division.
Basic Qualifications:
A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Salary Range:
Associate Systems Engineer: $69,300 - $103,900
Primary Level Salary Range: $69,300.00 - $103,900.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Northrop Grumman's official careers site on November 12, 2026 and checked it again November 12, 5:17 AM ET. Northrop Grumman will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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