Sentinel Principal Software Test Engineer 16832
Relocation assistance may be available. Active DoD Secret clearance required at start; must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval. Travel required: 10% of the time.
About the role
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. 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. This position supports the Sentinel Program in Roy, Utah.
Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software and systems. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems. Determines computer user needs, analyzes system capabilities, prepares operating instructions, and ensures software standards are met.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute software test plans and scripts
- Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition
- Design and develop compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 1 year of experience (4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree)
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance (investigation within the last 6 years)
- 2+ years of experience in Software Test, SW Development, and/or Systems Engineering
- 2+ years of experience with Java, C++, or Python
- Experience writing test scripts
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile development methodology
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and Jazz)
- Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
- Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k with company match
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off and Company-paid holidays
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
Schedule
9/80 work schedule: Employees work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off.
Pay
Primary salary range: $98,400.00 - $163,200.00. Base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice Presidents and Directors may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.