Sr Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer (EC)

Overview

On Site
USD 120,900.00 - 181,300.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Management information systems
Automated testing
C++
Quality assurance
Strategic planning
Real-time
Business management
Software development
Software design
Systems design
Requirements analysis
System testing
Systems engineering
Operating systems
Virtual machines
Health insurance
IMPACT
Analytics
Algorithms
Data
Design
Documentation
Computer hardware
COTS
Security clearance
Writing
Python
Scripting
Continuous integration
Continuous delivery
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Agile
Atlassian
JIRA
Git
Confluence
Selenium
Java
UI
Automation
Insurance
Recruiting

Job Details

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.

In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities):
  • The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.
  • Works individually or as part of a team.
  • Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
  • Resolves software problem reports.
  • Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
  • Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.


Basic Qualifications:

An active TS/SCI Full-scope Clearance
BS + 9 years of exp; MS + 5 years of exp; PhD + 4 years of exp is required.
Experience writing Python scripts
Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering
Familiarity with CI/CD principles
Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs)
Expert level understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology


Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks (Selenium)
Experience with Java, C++, or Python
Experience using UI automation software (Selenium)


Salary Range: $120,900 - $181,300

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.