Sentinel Principal Software Test Engineer - 18020

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Software Test Engineer located in Roy, Utah to support the Sentinel Program. The position supports the LSS Team and involves requirements identification, review, allocation, integrated test planning, verification planning, requirements traceability, and developing software tests to verify software. Relocation assistance may be available. A U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance is required for start; travel is expected approximately 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of testing methods and equipment.
• Test planning, execution, reporting, and integration support.
• Prepare detailed test reports and support formal verification of the system.
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements.
• Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component.
• Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of verification.
• Product integration, regression, and verification testing including checkout in system test labs.
• Collaborate across disciplines—mechanical, software, test, and program management—to gain end‑to‑end insight into the Sentinel missile and Northrop Grumman processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree, or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 years), with ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
• Familiarity with the Software Engineering process and test engineering practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on test engineering or test execution work.
• Software Engineering experience on aerospace or defense programs.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS).
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• Prior employment with MMIII or Sentinel Weapon Systems.
• Team Leadership experience.
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence).
• Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00. 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. 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.

Schedule

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.