Senior Systems Test Engineer (Level 3/4) – TS Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs is seeking a Systems Test Engineer at Level 3 or Level 4 to join our radar system testing team. You will lead end-to-end software testing with emphasis on verification procedures and integration testing across subsystems.

The role requires strong experience in developing test plans, executing tests, documenting results, and supporting Agile development. A Top Secret clearance is required, with SCI eligibility, and travel up to 10% may be needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 3 years with Masters; 1 year with PhD.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience developing software requirements verification procedures.
• Experience conducting formal requirements verification tests.

Responsibilities

• Execute software testing on an advanced radar system.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Create detailed requirements verification procedures to support formal acceptance testing at the site.
• Support system/subsystem integration and test activities, including fault detection, fault isolation, and fault recovery.
• Document test requirements and verification methodologies in the requirements management system.
• Review systems engineering documentation to ensure test plans and methodologies are accurate, complete, consistent, and aligned to system needs.
• Support development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios for software/hardware integration testing.
• Participate in system/element-level test planning, including test readiness reviews; prepare for and execute assigned test events.
• Contribute to the development of innovative test automation solutions.
• Support an Agile software development team and coordinate effectively with engineers and stakeholders across the integration and test effort.
• Participate in engineering peer reviews as a document originator and/or reviewer to ensure appropriate technical rigor and quality.
• Report to the Integration and Test Lead.

Skills

Agile development methodologies

Test planning

Test execution

Requirements verification

Education

Bachelors STEM in Science

Masters in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

C++

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs is seeking a Systems Test Engineer at Level 3 or Level 4 to join our radar system testing team. You will lead end-to-end software testing with emphasis on verification procedures and integration testing across subsystems.

The role requires strong experience in developing test plans, executing tests, documenting results, and supporting Agile development. A Top Secret clearance is required, with SCI eligibility, and travel up to 10% may be needed.