Staff Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Top Secret clearance eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in McClellan, CA seeks a Staff Software Engineer to translate software requirements into verification objectives and lead tests for complex systems with cross-functional teams.

Requirements include a STEM degree with 12+ years of experience (or advanced degrees with fewer years), proficiency in C/C++, Python and Java, Docker and Kubernetes, Agile methods, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in a STEM discipline with extensive software experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SAP knowledge.
  • Experience with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Synthesize software requirements into verification objectives and tests.
  • Lead software testing plans, procedures, and test readiness reviews.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers and stakeholders in testing processes.
  • Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment for software.
  • Review test plans, procedures and reports; participate in technical exchanges with customers.
  • Contribute to program deliverables and support cross-functional teams.

Skills

C/C++
Python
Java
Docker
Kubernetes
Git
Agile
Team leadership
Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM
Master's degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Tools

GitLab
Bitbucket
Jira
Confluence
Jenkins

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim 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.

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Software Engineer based in McClellan, CA.

What You'll Get To Do:
  • 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 (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) 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 year 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 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
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. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the

flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and you

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