Staff Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel 10%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in McClellan, CA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to synthesize requirements into verification strategies and lead software testing across distributed teams.

You will collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and customers to advance program deliverables. The role requires strong experience in C/C++, Python, Java, Docker, Agile, and DevOps practices, with evidence of leadership in software engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of related experience, or Master’s with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SAP approval.
• Experience with the software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and maintenance.
• Experience leading Software Engineering teams and cross-functional planning.
• Experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and cross-functional Scrum teams.
• Experience in software development using C/C++, Python, Java, Docker.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize software requirements into verification requirements and test objectives for software and system level tests.
• Support software requirements development and test plans, TRRs, and test reports.
• Execute software qualification and acceptance testing per plans and procedures.
• Participate in internal and customer software test planning groups.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment for software.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders in testing.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Docker

Agile

Git

Kubernetes

Linux

DevOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Docker

GitLab

Bitbucket

Jira

Jenkins

Confluence

Kubernetes

Job description

Staff Software Engineer – McClellan, CA.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Clearance required for start: No.

Clearance type: Interim Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize software requirements into verification requirements, software test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for software and system level tests and demonstrations.
• Support the development of software requirements and detailed integration software test plans, procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports.
• Execution of software qualification and acceptance testing per those requirements, plans and procedures.
• Participate in internal and customer software test planning working groups.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment specific to software.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing process.
• Review software test plans, procedures, and reports, witness testing as the Cognizant Engineer.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Experience with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance.
• Experience leading Software Engineering teams with the ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning.
• Experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and working in cross‑functional Scrum team.
• Experience in software development using languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, Docker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Deliverables Management.
• Experience with Software Testing Process.
• Experience in Software Test Planning.
• Hands‑on design, deployment, and dynamic management of containerized systems.
• Experience with Kubernetes (K8s, k3s) and cloud‑native OS environments.
• Experience with modern software factories and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with Atlassian and CI/CD tools: Bitbucket, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence.
• Advanced scripting in Python, Linux Bash, and related languages.
• Linux/UNIX experience in production environments.
• Practical experience working in Agile and DevOps teams.

Benefits

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and additional benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 – $265,600.00.

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, the company 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, the company 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

NorthGrumman 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.