Principal / Sr Principal Software Engineer - Automated Testing (*Active TS/SCI & adj poly requi[...]

Northrop Grumman; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Software Engineer in a dynamic environment. You will develop automated testing scripts, support integration of software applications, and contribute to advanced ground systems for a crucial space program. Your work will play a vital role in mission success, requiring strong communication skills and proficiency in Python and Linux. Enjoy a collaborative culture that values problem-solving and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Benefits package including health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: 5 years with Bachelor's, 3 years with Master's, or 1 year with Ph.D.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Experience on all in the skills section needed.

Responsibilities

• Create automated testing environment and scripts.
• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications.
• Collaborate with teams for system integration.

Skills

Python coding

Linux Command line

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Docker

Cloud technologies

Gherkin

Jira

Zephyr

Agile development

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Software Engineer in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting our Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU).

What you’ll get to do: As a Software Engineer on this team, you will be working with the I&T lead in the development of automated test scripts and support the integration of Ground software applications into one system. You’ll write scripts to build out the test automation architecture while integrating test results into Zephyr. You will work to validate drivers and verify system requirements. In this role, you will be supporting the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team. Ultimately, you will support the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission, ensuring everything is synchronized.

We have multiple Software Engineering positions across the Ground program, on contract to deliver the ground segment for a restricted space program. This work will span command and control, mission planning and scheduling, and system infrastructure. We have anticipated future growth to deliver additional ground capabilities.

The successful candidate is expected to operate with oversight in a dynamic environment and to be highly self-motivated. The individual is expected to handle diverse assignments, including writing tests and assisting with test design, finding unique solutions, and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Create the automated testing environment and scripts.

• Work with the various software elements to verify drivers.

• Onboard the SEIT and SW teams with Gherkin style and Zephyr.

• Function with agile principles to execute efficiently in an environment of continuous feedback.

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.

• Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.

• Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.

• Ensures software standards are met.

This position may be located at either our Morrisville North Carolina, or our Fairfax Virginia locations. (Compensation varies per location)

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal level (level 3) or a Senior Principal level (level 4), depending on the candidate’s experience as laid out in the basic qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance AND a favorably adjudicated polygraph at time of application

• Minimum years of experience needed to be considered:

  • Level 3 (Principal):

    • 5 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's

    • 3 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's

    • 1 Year of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D.

    • 7 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree

    • 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required)

  • Level 4 (Sr Principal):

    • 8 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's

    • 6 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's

    • 4 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D.

    • 10 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree

    • 12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required)

• Must have experience on all of the below:

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills

  • Experience with Python coding

  • Experience with Linux Command line

Preferred Qualifications

• STEM degree

• Familiarity with space vehicle ground segment design

• Experience with Docker

• Experience with Cloud technologies

• Experience with requirements verification

• Experience with Gherkin

• Experience with Jira and Zepyhr

• Integration of Software Applications

• Experience with Agile development

To better support our employee’s work/life balance, most NG worksites support a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.

With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $206,000.00The 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.