Active DoD Secret-Cleared Software Test Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Northridge, CA is seeking an Object Oriented Software Test Engineer2/3 with an active DoD secret clearance to join our Advanced Weapons team on-site. You will define test objectives, write test plans, and support lab integration in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, automation, and collaboration with software and systems engineers to deliver secure missile weapon system solutions for national security.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Experience defining test objectives from requirements and writing test plans.
• Hands-on troubleshooting in a lab environment and SW/HW integration.
• Experience with development/test artifacts and formal qualification testing.

Responsibilities

• Author Software Test Plans, Procedures, and Test Reports.
• Generate artifacts for developmental, integration, and acceptance testing.
• Develop automated test approaches for new software capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and support SW/HW integration in the labs.
• Collaborate with SW and systems engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Conduct post-processing analysis and prepare Test Readiness Reviews.

Skills

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Test planning

Lab troubleshooting

Software testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Northridge, CA is seeking an Object Oriented Software Test Engineer2/3 with an active DoD secret clearance to join our Advanced Weapons team on-site. You will define test objectives, write test plans, and support lab integration in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, automation, and collaboration with software and systems engineers to deliver secure missile weapon system solutions for national security.