Sr./Pr. SW Systems Test Engineer - Space Systems (COS)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Systems Test Engineer to join their Tactical Space Systems Division. This role, based in Colorado Springs, involves collaborating with development teams to assess software changes and develop testing strategies for satellite ground software. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational testing, Agile methodologies, and automated test frameworks. You'll be part of a pioneering team that values intellectual curiosity and innovative thinking, working on systems that impact lives globally. If you're ready to contribute to cutting-edge technology and thrive in a diverse environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with complex communication/satellite systems testing.
• Expertise in automated test frameworks and operational test plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to assess software changes and testing requirements.
• Develop testing strategies and document test cases based on requirements.

Skills

Operational Test Plans

Systems Development Lifecycle

Agile Methodology

Technical Problem Solving

Automated Test Frameworks

Scripting (Bash, Powershell)

Test Driven Development (TDD)

Education

Bachelor's in Software Engineering

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Windows

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Requisition ID: R10181767

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 2

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems is seeking a Software Systems Test Engineer with a Systems Engineering mindset. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO and will support Tactical Space Systems Division in their development and deployment of satellite ground software to customer resources. This role requires strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical topics to management and non-technical audiences. After hours or extended work week may be required.

What you’ll get to do:

• Collaborate with development team to understand and assess software changes and related testing required to provide new or modified capabilities for operational users.

• Develop testing strategy for user stories, features, and capabilities that define new and modified capabilities.

• Develop and document step-by-step test cases based on the software requirements elicited by mission owners and software developers.

• Test the software in the actual or simulated environment that it was designed for with users of the system in realistic operational conditions.

• Evaluate the operational readiness of a software application prior to the release or production.

• End-to-end System Integration and Testing.

• Identify, log, and track defects discovered during testing.

• Interface with product developers and customer SMEs.

• Work with the team to ensure defects are corrected and the software works as expected.

• Assist in the creation of test project status reports and metrics to provide weekly and/or monthly status to the management team.

• Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all test objects developed and test environments used.

To be successful in this role you should have:

• Experience writing operational test plans and test cases.

• Experience with full systems development lifecycle for software maintenance, development, and/or implementation projects.

• Experience in an Agile environment ensuring full functional testing of new features being added every sprint.

• Demonstrated experience in technical problem solving, including decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.

• Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks to ensure software quality and efficiency.

Position can be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level.

Basic Qualifications

Principal Engineer

• Bachelors in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline and 5+ years of relevant work experience with large, complex communication/satellite systems and/or ground software system testing.

• Strong understanding of Linux and Windows systems.

• Familiarity with network communication.

• Demonstrated experience with scripting (i.e., Bash, Powershell, etc.).

• Understanding of TDD (Test Driven Development).

• US citizenship with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance at time of application.

Sr. Principal Engineer

• Bachelors in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline and 9+ years of relevant work experience with large, complex communication/satellite systems and/or ground software system testing.

• Strong understanding of Linux and Windows systems.

• Familiarity with network communication.

• Demonstrated experience with scripting (i.e., Bash, Powershell, etc.).

• Understanding of TDD (Test Driven Development).

• US citizenship with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software development syntax (Python, C++).

• Active TS/SCI.

• QT and Test Automation experience (i.e., eggplant).

• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket).

• Experience with Container Management (Dockers and Kubernetes).

• Experience in development and deployment of satellite ground software.

• Experience in using risk-driven techniques to develop, maintain, and execute operational test cases for mission unique software.

• Ability to interact with development team and operational users to assess current software gaps and recommend solutions for testing operationally relevant objectives.

• Ability to assess overall operational effectiveness of a system to accomplish the specified mission.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800

Salary Range 2: $113,500 - $170,300

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.