Software Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Software Integration and Test Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Manhattan Beach, CA, USAMid Level / Staff+
Base Salary
$92k - $171k/yr
Responsibilities
- Author software test plans, procedures, subsystem acceptance test procedures, and test reports.
- Execute developmental, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing.
- Develop automated test approaches for new software capabilities.
- Compile test data, identify gaps, and recommend procedural changes.
- Perform hands-on software/hardware integration, troubleshooting, and COTS software incorporation in laboratory environments.
- Work with software development teams to document and resolve software issues.
- Provide on-site support for fielded products.
- Develop test automation and data collection methods within CI/CD pipelines.
- Lead technical interfaces with suppliers and customers.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance adjudicated within the last five years or under continuous evaluation.
- Integration and Test Engineer: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years of experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience.
- Principal Integration and Test Engineer: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience.
- Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements.
- Extensive experience with automated testing tools such as TestComplete and scripting languages.
- Strong background in software/hardware integration, troubleshooting, testing principles, COTS software incorporation, and field support.
- Advanced hands-on system troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
- Preferred qualifications include requirements development, process improvement, military mission planning systems, Special Access Programs clearance, and Agile/Scrum experience.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Fully on-site work arrangement in Manhattan Beach, California.
- Travel may be required for up to two weeks at a time for planning meetings, testing events, and customer support.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).