Associate/ Test Engineer (Top Secret) - Space Systems (Dulles)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Requisition ID: R10166900

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Top Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 2

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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

In this role you will support all aspects of the software engineering lifecycle, with particular focus on automated software testing, hardware/software integration, systems administration, lab management, and modeling and simulation software development. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Real-time & Embedded Software, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support program statement of work by applying fundamentals of software engineering to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.

• Coordinate and collaborate directly with software development and other engineering discipline teams to develop, write, document, and execute software requirement verification and integration tests, including identifying and tracking issues through resolution.

• Support software integration with hardware components in systems integration labs and other integrated test environments.

• Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle activities and the Agile process for critical mission system software products.

• Work on an Agile scrum team to execute and automate infrastructure maintenance and user services.

• Utilize software development skills to design, code, and implement automation tests: integration and regression.

• Perform detailed design, code, and testing of those requirements at the domain level as well as support of system and operational testing.

• Analyze software and system requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI).

• Create, design, maintain and expand infrastructures to support automation.

• Support tool development to streamline current processes and develop a continuous test integration environment.

• Collaborate with the team to quickly develop innovative solutions to resolve challenging problems.

• Ensure that thorough, clear, and complete documentation is created and maintained to support current and future integration activities.

• Submit detailed problem reports for any anomalies identified during testing.

This position can be filled at a level 1 or 2.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate Engineer

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline w/ 0 years of experience. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

• Some experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++. Some experience with Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and Object-oriented Programming (OOP).

• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.

• DoD Top Secret clearance at time of application, SAP/ SCI eligible.

Engineer

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline w/ 2 years of experience; or a Master's Degree. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

• Some experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++. Some experience with Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and Object-oriented Programming (OOP).

• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.

• DoD Top Secret clearance at time of application, SAP/ SCI eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.

• Experience in complete software development lifecycle.

• Experience in Agile Software methodologies – Scrum, Kanban, etc.

• Demonstrated understanding of application and embedded software integration procedures.

• Demonstrated experience with software test automation at multiple requirement levels.

• Demonstrated experience with at least one of the following automated test frameworks: Cucumber, Google Test, TestComplete, AQT, Atlas, EggPlant, Unit Test Factory, RTCF, ATF.

• Cloud and container experience (e.g., troubleshooting Docker or Kubernetes deployed software).

• Demonstrated advanced level understanding of application and embedded software integration procedures.

• Familiarity with software network interfaces.

• Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA.

• Active, current Security+ certification.

• Experience with writing and using scripting languages to support software integration, debugging, and maintenance.

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 (e.g., 9/80 work schedule)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Salary Range: $65,600 - $98,400

Salary Range 2: $79,300 - $118,900

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.