Principal Software Engineer - Software Test

Northrop Grumman; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Grand Forks, ND (hybrid schedule) seeks a Principal Software Engineer - Test to join on-site with option for partial remote work. You will analyze requirements, design and run automated tests for embedded software across the SDLC with a focus on safety-critical or mission-critical systems.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of engineering experience, strong OO language skills (C/C++, C#, Java, Python) and experience with CI/CD tools, testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with required engineering experience.
• Agile framework experience within the last 3 years.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency in OO languages: C/C++, C#, Java, Python.
• Experience with CI/CD tools: Atlassian, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins.
• Experience with testing methodologies and automated testing tools.
• Experience with real-time/embedded software in safety-critical domains.
• Ability to collaborate across systems, hardware, and software teams.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI).
• Design, develop, maintain and execute automated tests for embedded software.
• Collaborate with software developers and engineers to diagnose root causes during installation, integration, and tests.

Skills

Agile experience

SDLC experience

OO languages (C/C++, C#, Java, Python)

CI/CD tools (GitHub/GitLab/Jenkins/Atl

Testing frameworks

RTOS/Embedded software

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Active US Secret Clearance

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Tools

Atlassian tool suite

GitHub

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Software Engineer - Test to join our team on site in San Diego, California or Grand Forks, North Dakota with a partial hybrid schedule. Candidates will work on software supporting various systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, development and test.

The selected candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels and adapt to change. The candidate must be able to develop and execute software installation, integration, and acceptance test procedures in an automated test environment. The candidate must be able to develop detailed, clear, and concise technical documentation. Candidate should be skilled in software integration planning and execution of separate software components into a single system. Candidate must be comfortable in both development, lab, and operational environments, as well as be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, integration/test engineers, and program leadership.

Duties And Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Analyze requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI).
• Design, development, maintenance and execution of automated software tests for qualification of embedded software products
• Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with Agile Framework within the last 3 years.
• Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Demonstrated Professional Experience Implementing software and scripts in one or more Object Oriented Programming languages: C/C++, C#, OR Java, AND Python within the last 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, GitLab, AND/OR Jenkins within the last 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with Testing Methodologies, Frameworks, and Automated Testing using: GoogleTest, TestComplete, Cucumber, Atlas, Eggplant Automation, Unit Test Factory, ATF (Automated Test Framework), Robot or similar within the last 3 years.
• Demonstrated Professional Experience with developing, integrating, and/or Testing on multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW
• Demonstrated Professional Experience Architecting, Designing, Modeling (Rhapsody or Cameo), Implementing, Maintaining, Integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software OR Command & Control Software written in OO C++ running on Real-Time Operating Systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux within the last 3 years.
• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, software developers, and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex SW systems.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Recent Demonstrated Professional Experience with DOORs AND/OR Software Requirement Specification Testing using Simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, QSA/QT AND/OR Bash.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $171,000.00

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.

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.