Associate/ Test Engineer – Space Systems (COS) (Hybrid)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company where you will have the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. As a Software Test Engineer, you'll collaborate with development teams to create testing strategies, develop automation scripts, and ensure software readiness for release. This role offers a chance to engage in end-to-end system integration and testing while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. With a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with experience in software testing.
• Experience with system integration and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to assess software changes and testing needs.
• Develop and document test cases and automation scripts.

Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Requirements Development

System Integration

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Requisition ID: R10185625

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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.

What you’ll get to do:

• Collaborate with development team to understand and assess software changes and related testing required to provide new or modified capabilities for operational users.

• Develop testing strategy for user stories, features, and capabilities that define new and modified capabilities.

• Develop and document step-by-step test cases based on the software requirements elicited by mission owners and software developers.

• Develop an automation test suite to fully regression test the system in a headless environment.

• Write automation scripts that test software and systems.

• Test the software in the actual or simulated environment that it was designed for.

• Evaluate the operational readiness of a software application prior to the release or production.

• End-to-end System Integration and Testing.

• Identify, log, and track defects discovered during testing.

• Work with the team to ensure defects are corrected and the software works as expected.

• Assist in the creation of test project status reports and metrics.

• Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all test objects developed and test environments used.

This position can be filled at the Associate Engineer or Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications for a Software Associate Test Engineer

• Bachelor’s in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline. Must have at least 1 full year of work experience outside of internships, research assistants, projects, etc.

• Experience with requirements development, system integration & test and validation and verification.

• Demonstrated experience in technical problem solving.

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance at time of application.

Basic Qualifications for a Software Test Engineer

• Bachelor’s in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline and 2+ years of relevant work experience.

• Experience writing operational test plans and test cases.

• Experience with full systems development lifecycle for software maintenance, development, and/or implementation projects.

• Experience in an Agile environment.

• Demonstrated experience in technical problem solving.

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket).

• Experience with Container Management (Dockers and Kubernetes).

• Experience in development and deployment of satellite ground software.

• Experience in using risk-driven techniques to develop, maintain, and execute operational test cases.

• Ability to interact with development team and operational users.

• Ability to assess overall operational effectiveness of a system.

• Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical

• Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

• Flexible Schedules

Salary Range: $61,200 - $91,800

Salary Range 2: $73,900 - $110,900

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.