Software Integration & Test Engineer - Level 2/3 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Integration and Test (SIT) Engineer - Level 2/3 for our Redondo Beach, CA site. You will work in an IPT environment to design, develop, and execute test plans for software verification and validation, writing test scripts in Perl and Python, and using Linux and automation tools.

The role requires an active SCI/TS clearance and willingness to travel as needed. The position offers growth within a dynamic defense technology team, collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 2 years of related experience or a Master’s in STEM.
• Active SCI at time of application or TS with SCI potential within a reasonable period before start date.
• Working knowledge of software integration and test principles and processes.
• Experience in Test Automation scripting and languages (Perl, Python, Linux, and automated test tools).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement test plans and procedures for software verification and validation.
• Perform software integration, requirement analysis, and test execution; coordinate remediation.
• Write test scripts in Perl, Python, Linux and automation tools; conduct walk-throughs and communicate plans.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Perl

Linux

Security clearance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Eggplant

Robot Framework

Selenium

Bamboo

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Job description

CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: No

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: US-Top 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Software Integration and Test (SIT) Engineer - Level 2/3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

• This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

As a SIT engineer, you will work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment to design, develop, and implement test plans and procedures for software (SW) requirement verification & validation. You will be responsible for SW integration, requirement analysis, test planning and execution, SW performance analysis, troubleshooting and coordination for remediation. In this role you will write test procedure scripts in Perl, Python, Linux, and with automated software test tools. In support of the test execution leads, you will conduct test walk throughs, and communicate plans, status and out-briefs with the IPT leads, team members, and the customer.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications For Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in STEM
• Must have an active SCI at time of application or an active TS clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date
• Working knowledge of software integration and test principles and processes
• Experience in Test Automation scripting and languages (Perl, Python, Linux, automated software test tools such as Eggplant, Robot Framework, and Selenium)
• Experience using Atlassian software development tool suite (Bamboo, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, etc)

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience; OR, a PhD with 1 year of related experience
• Must have an active SCI at time of application or an active TS clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date
• Working knowledge of software integration and test principles and processes
• Experience in Test Automation scripting and languages (Perl, Python, Linux, automated software test tools such as Eggplant, Robot Framework, and Selenium)
• Experience using Atlassian software development tool suite (Bamboo, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience in Formal Qualifying Campaigns and requirements verification Experience in interface testing
• Space and Ground Domain knowledge
• Ability to travel to field sites to support software installations
• Be able to work independently and in a team environment and have excellent oral/written communication skills

Northrop Grumman is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Northrop Grumman provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, creed, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status or characteristic.