Test Design Software Engineer / Principal Test Design Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 79,300 - 118,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Design Software Engineer in Waynesboro, VA, to design HW/SW solutions and work on product anomalies. This role requires effective communication and proficiency in software languages such as C, C#, C++, and Python.

The position is on-site, and U.S. Citizenship is mandated. Comprehensive benefits include Health Plans, Paid Time Off, and Education Assistance. The salary ranges from $79,300 to $118,900 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience with software languages like C, C#, C++, and Python.
• Experience with SW integration and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design HW/SW solutions with a motivated team.
• Support investigation and resolution of product anomalies.
• Collaborate on requirements verification.

Skills

C

C#

C++

Python

SDLC

Agile Environment

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

PLC/HMI Software

LabWindows CVI

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: No. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

This position is based out of Waynesboro, VA, and will be 100% on-site.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible HW/SW solutions with a motivated team of experts
• SW Design Examples:
  • Real Time, Pre and Post Processing Data Analytics
  • UI/UX Design
  • Instrument Drivers and Utilities
  • Process Automation
  • Firmware Design for simulation and control
  • SW/HW integration
  • Requirements verification
• Actively support the investigation, resolution and documentation of product anomalies
• Understanding Design to Cost

Basic Qualifications — Test Design Software Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, master’s degree with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with SDLC
• Experience working in an Agile Environment
• Experience with software languages C, C#, C++, Python
• Experience with SW integration
• Effective verbal and written communication

Basic Qualifications — Principal Test Design Software Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with SDLC
• Experience working in an Agile Environment
• Experience with software languages C, C#, C++, Python
• Experience with SW integration
• Effective verbal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Experience with hands‑on troubleshooting
• Experience with PLC/HMI Software (e.g., RS View, RS Logix 5000)
• Experience with Hardware Driver Development
• Experience with FPGA programming
• Firmware design experience a plus
• Experience with RTOS
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, or AMAX a huge plus
• Technical Lead experience
• Active Secret clearance

Benefits

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.

Your benefits will include 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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 – $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00

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.