Sr Principal Engineer Software – Lead SW Test Engr (26-453 Space AHT)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration seeks a Sr Principal Engineer Software – Lead SW Test Engr to join the C2BMC program team in Colorado Springs. The role focuses on analyzing test data, verifying requirements, and supporting test tools within an Agile release train.

The ideal candidate will lead a small testing team, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and possess a current Secret clearance. On-site work with travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics with 8 years’ experience, or Master’s with 6 years, or 12 years as alternative.
• Active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at start.
• Occasional travel between facilities and Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test data to verify system design and implementation.
• Support software development team in verification and validation.
• Lead a small technical testing team and interact with stakeholders.
• Document software deficiency reports and present results.

Skills

Security clearance

Agile development

Automated testing

Java

C#

Data analysis

Requirements testing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

12 years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Java

C#

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an NG Only: Sr Principal Engineer Software – Lead SW Test Engr (26-453) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. As a member of the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART) of the Missile Defense National Team for Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) (aka C2BMC NT), this position will primarily analyze test data to help verify the system design and implementation. Additionally, the candidate will support the software development team in verifying and validating requirements and testing tools.

Essential Functions:

• Will possess knowledge and experience analyzing and testing a software-intensive system across a variety of test environments/venues, using Agile development.
• This position will require a strong, self-starting individual to serve as the central technical point of contact for application testing within the Enterprise Services Team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree.
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start.
• Occasional travel between Colorado Springs facilities/sites (LM Federal Drive facility to Schriever SFB) and between Colorado Springs and Huntsville, AL.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills enabling them to lead a small technical team and represent the team in interactions with stakeholders.
• Experience with automated testing for requirement verification and validation.
• Identifying Test impacts on the team and scoping the efforts.
• Exposure to programming languages such as Java, C#, etc.
• Prior experience testing and verifying requirements in software applications/systems.
• Analyzing collected data to provide Objective Evidence or identify inefficiencies.
• Development of action plans based upon analysis of data.
• Documenting software deficiency reports.
• Presenting analysis results and plans of action orally and/or in written format (e.g., slides, annotated slides, test report document).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application are highly desired. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period.
• Prior experience in an Agile development process.
• Prior experience with Command & Control Systems or BMDS elements.
• Performance requirement and verification analysis.
• Verification of ICD and interface requirements.
• Experience in a DevSecOps environment is extremely desirable.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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

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