Sentinel Staff Software Engineer - 19716
Northrop Grumman4 days ago
Huntsville, AL, USA or Roy, UT, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$169k - $254k/yr
Responsibilities
- Set the technical direction and architecture for the Software Test team and Python-based automation framework.
- Design, implement, maintain, and integrate automated test environments and test scripts using Python and SRCT.
- Lead software test activities across multiple sites and coordinate requirements traceability, test methodologies, documentation, and certification deliverables.
- Plan and coordinate software test releases, resolve technical dependencies and risks, and ensure quality and schedule commitments.
- Oversee test product quality and timeliness, identify issues early, and drive remediation before program or customer impact.
- Mentor team members and provide technical leadership across systems engineering, software development, product, and program teams.
- Represent software testing in senior management and customer reviews, communicating status, risks, and recommendations.
- Support requirements development, Software Review Board activities, integration and qualification testing, BOE artifacts, IMS, and IFC planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, master’s degree with 10+ years, Ph.D. with 8+ years, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. citizenship and an active, current, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at application, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.
- At least one year of experience leading projects or driving team performance to meet schedule commitments.
- At least two years of experience in embedded and/or application software test planning and execution.
- Strong proficiency in Python, including developing, debugging, and maintaining software or test scripts.
- Experience managing a product team and delivering periodic, process-driven releases for a government customer.
- Experience with software testing, troubleshooting, Software Review Board or equivalent governance processes, and vertical requirements traceability.
- Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, Cameo Systems Modeler, or an equivalent MBSE tool.
- Experience supporting informal integration and formal qualification test efforts, plus BOE, IMS, and IFC planning activities.
- Preferred qualifications include complex-program leadership, software automation integration, Django or Flask, Atlassian Jira and Bitbucket, DO-178 processes, HLR and LLR traceability, and RTCF concepts.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, mentoring, and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary leadership and individual-contributor environments.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k), life insurance, educational assistance, employee assistance programs, work/life solutions, paid time off, wellness resources, and employee discounts.
- Standard 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off for employees working nine-hour days Monday through Thursday.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The position requires 25% travel and is located in Huntsville, Alabama.
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).