Software Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Software Integration and Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Author Software Test Plans, Procedures, Subsystem Acceptance Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
• Execute test artifacts for 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 troubleshooting and support organic/COTS SW/HW integration in the labs.
• Work with SW development teams to document and resolve SW issues.
• Provide on-site support for fielded products.

Requirements

• US Citizenship and Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation).
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience for Integration and Test Engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience for Principal Integration and Test Engineer.
• Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements.
• Extensive experience with automated testing tools (e.g., TestComplete) and scripting languages.
• Strong background in SW/HW integration/troubleshooting/test principles, COTS software incorporation, and field support.
• Promised track record of developing test automation and data collection methods within CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced hands-on system troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience working with requirements development.
• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal and analytic skills.
• Experience with current military Mission Planning Systems such as Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), AFMSS and/or PFPS.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or Special Access Programs clearance.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team.

Benefits

The primary level salary range is $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 and the secondary level salary range is $114,000.00 - $171,000.00. 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.