Principal Software Test Engineer (Secret Clearance)

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

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