Software Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Software Integration and Test Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Integration and Test Engineer in Manhattan Beach, CA to lead test planning, automation, and on-site support for complex software/hardware integration in defense programs. The position requires US citizenship, a STEM degree, DoD Secret clearance, and hands-on experience with automated testing tools (TestComplete) and CI/CD pipelines.

On-site work is mandatory; relocation assistance may be available, travel limited, and all

Qualifications

• US Citizen with active DoD clearance or eligibility.
• Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM field with required years of experience.
• Experience defining test objectives from requirements.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of SW/HW integration and field support.

Responsibilities

• Author test plans, procedures, and test reports.
• Execute tests for developmental, integration, and acceptance stages.
• Develop automated test approaches for new software capabilities.
• Identify data gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Troubleshoot and support SW/HW integration in labs on-site.
• Collaborate with software teams to resolve issues.
• Provide on-site support for fielded products.
• All duties performed on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD integration

Automated testing tools

Scripting languages

SW/HW integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline

Tools

TestComplete

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Position

Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Integration and Test Engineer

Location

Manhattan Beach, CA

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Clearance required at start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel

No. May require travel up to two weeks at a time for planning meetings, testing events, and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Author Software Test Plans, Procedures, Subsystem Acceptance Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
• Execute test artifacts for developmental, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Develop automated test approaches for new software capabilities.
• Compile test data, identify gaps, and recommend procedural changes.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and support organic/COTS SW/HW integration in the labs.
• Work with SW development teams to document and resolve SW issues.
• Provide on‑site support for fielded products.
• All work must be performed on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship and Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation).
• For Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience.
• For Principal Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience.
• Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements.
• Extensive experience with automated testing tools (e.g., TestComplete) and scripting languages.
• Strong background in SW/HW integration/troubleshooting/test principles, COTS software incorporation, and field support.
• Proven track record of developing test automation and data collection methods within CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced hands‑on system troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis. Ability to lead technical interfaces with suppliers and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with requirements development.
• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Experience with current military Mission Planning Systems such as Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), AFMSS and/or PFPS.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or Special Access Programs clearance.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team.

Salary

• Primary Level: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00
• Secondary Level: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

EEO Statement

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.