Northrop Grumman

Integration & Test Engineer / Principal Integration & Test Engineer AHT)

Northrop Grumman$65K — $98K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship and Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's or Master's in STEM discipline with relevant experience for each level
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills
  • Experience creating software test artifacts
  • Ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts
  • Familiarity with program software engineering and test automation
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Author software test plans, procedures, and reports
  • Execute various test artifacts for software development stages
  • Develop automated testing approaches for new software features
  • Compile and analyze test data, recommending procedural changes
  • Conduct troubleshooting for software/hardware integration
  • Collaborate with software teams to address and document issues
  • Provide on-site support for fielded products

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

  • Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for an Integration and Test Engineer/ Principal Integration and Test Engineer based out of Melbourne FL. Our Team develops and supports state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems.


Responsibilities:
  • Author Software Test Plans, Procedures, Subsystem Acceptance Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
  • Execute test artifacts for developmental, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing
  • Develop automated test approaches for new software capabilities
  • Compile test data, identify gaps, and recommend procedural changes
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting and support organic/COTS SW/HW integration in the labs
  • Working with SW development teams to document and resolve SW issues.
  • Provide on-site support for fielded products
  • May require travel up to two weeks at a time for planning meetings, testing events, and customer support


All work must be performed on-site in Melbourne, FL

Basic Qualifications:
  • US Citizenship and Active DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation)
  • For Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience
  • For Principal Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience
  • Hands-on system troubleshooting skills
  • Experience creating test artifacts (verification matrices, test plans, procedures, reports).
  • Ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts (e.g., TestComplete, Python, LabVIEW, or similar).
  • Automated test script or test procedure development and maintenance
  • Previous domain knowledge of program software engineering and test automation
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 certification)


Preferred (nice to have) Qualifications:
  • Experience working with requirements development
  • Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies.
  • Strong interpersonal and analytic skills
  • Experience with current military Mission Planning Systems such as Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), AFMSS and/or PFPS
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or Special Access Programs clearance
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team.


Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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