Software Engineer - Integration and Test
About the role
The Integration and Test Software Engineer will support systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, and test. They will work in an environment that can be fast-paced with high expectations and adaptability to change.
Responsibilities
- Perform software unit and integration test and test automation on the host environment.
- Work in development and lab environments, ensuring integration and testing of components in complex systems.
- Ensure documentation is created and maintained to allow future integration.
- Facilitate collaboration with software developers, system engineers, hardware engineers, and integration/test engineers to diagnose and identify the root cause of problems.
- Utilize familiarity with the full development life-cycle processes to develop clear and concise technical documentation.
- Submit detailed problem reports for errors found.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and entry level engineering experience.
- Experience in integration and testing of software and hardware components in Unix and Windows environments.
- Experience with formal software life cycle development methodologies, requirements through test.
- Candidate must be able to obtain a Security+ certification.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).
Qualifications
- Excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
- Ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.
- Familiarity with software network interfaces.
- Experience in automation of installation, configuration, and test.
- Experience in Agile methodologies.
- Agile Systems Engineering Experience.
- Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
- Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
- Experience with scripting languages (developing, debugging, and maintaining).
Skills
- Knowledge of software network interfaces.
- Experience with automation tools.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
- Experience with scripting languages.
Benefits
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Pay
The primary level salary range for this position is $91,800.00 - $137,600.00. Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may also be available.
Schedule
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at the Northrop Grumman facility in San Diego, CA. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.