Sr Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer (EC)

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Sr Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer to join their team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications that support critical missions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure software standards are met while utilizing your expertise in Python and CI/CD principles. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of technology and security solutions. If you are looking to make a difference in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health plans

Savings plans

Paid time off

Education assistance

Training

9/80 work schedule

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in software testing and development.
• Expertise in Python scripting and CI/CD principles.
• Familiar with agile methodologies and software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software applications with logical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers for product software development.
• Develop test criteria and perform exploratory testing.

Skills

Python scripting

System Test

SW Development

Systems Engineering

CI/CD principles

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

GitLab

TestLink

Atlassian tools (JIRA, Git, Confluence)

Selenium

Windows/Linux OS

Virtual Machines

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman's Sensing & Secure Solutions Operating Unit is actively seeking a talented SW Test Engineer expert to join a Northrop Grumman primed program. This position's work location is in Annapolis Junction Maryland and is part of the Mission Systems Sector within Northrop Grumman.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer based out of Annapolis Junction, MD.

What You'll Get to Do:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Polygraph Clearance through the MD customer, with latest update less than 10 years old.
• BS + 9 years of experience; MS + 6 years of experience; PhD + 3 years of experience is required.
• Experience writing Python scripts.
• Experience with GitLab.
• Experience with TestLink.
• Ability to develop test criteria from requirements, perform exploratory testing, design and develop test cases, track defects, execute regression and system testing to verify requirements.
• Experience working with System Test, SW Development, and/or Systems Engineering.
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles.
• Experience with Windows/Linux OS & Virtual Machines.
• Expert understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodology.

Must be able to obtain customer approval.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Git, Confluence).
• Experience with software test automation tools/frameworks (Selenium).
• Experience with Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience using UI automation software (Selenium).

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Benefits include health plans, savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training, 9/80 work schedule where available, and more!

Salary Range: $151,100 - $226,700. The actual salary depends on various factors including experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible employees may also receive overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and long-term incentives.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For full EEO and pay transparency info, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.