Mission-Critical Space Software Test Engineer (Top Secret)

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Software Test Engineer to verify satellite ground software through manual and automated tests across the software development lifecycle, ensuring system functionality, performance, and reliability. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to design and execute tests that safeguard mission-critical capabilities.

Ideal candidates have a background in software test automation and a passion for space operations, with the opportunity to shape automated

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2+ years of professional experience, or Master's with more seniority.
Active Top-Secret clearance at time of application, within scope.
Experience in software development and automated test design/execution.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain automated tests for a mission-critical satellite ground system.
Verify software functionality against requirements using simulated mission environments.
Design automated test suites for feature, regression, and end-to-end testing.
Expand automated frameworks and CI/CT integrations to improve quality and coverage.
Collaborate with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mission Operations, and DevSecOps across the lifecycle.
Support customer demonstrations and mission events with verified, reliable ground systems.
Develop tools to streamline verification and test execution.