Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman$91K — $137K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM field.
  • Experience in software test and debugging.
  • Proficient in software integration, testing, and automation.
  • Familiar with formal software development life cycle methodologies and Agile environments.
  • Knowledgeable in Object Oriented Programming languages like C/C++, C#, or Java, and Python or JavaScript.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Atlassian suite, GitHub, and Jenkins.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain required program access.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze software requirements for configuration items.
  • Design and maintain automated software tests for embedded products.
  • Develop and execute test procedures in an automated environment.
  • Create clear technical documentation for projects.
  • Collaborate with developers to diagnose software issues.
  • Report detailed problems found during testing phases.
  • Perform tasks in development and operational environments.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Full-time, on-site work requirement.
  • Participation in occasional travel (10% of time).
  • Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
  • Company-sponsored health insurance, life and disability insurance, and savings plans.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineer Software Integration & Test Automation to join our team in San Diego, CA, Palmdale, CA or El Segundo, CA.

The candidate will work on software supporting various systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, development and test.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

  • Analyze requirements allocated to computer software configuration items.

  • Design, develop, maintain and execute automated software tests for qualification of embedded software products

  • Develop and execute software installation, integration, and acceptance test procedures in an automated test environment.

  • Develop detailed, clear, and quality technical documentation.

  • Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events.

  • Submit detailed problem reports for errors found.

  • Perform statement of work within development, lab, and operational environments

  • Collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, integration/test engineers, and program leadership.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.

  • Must have software test and debugging experience.

  • Experience in software integration, software testing, and test automation

  • Experience with formal software life cycle development methodologies, requirements through test.

  • Must have experience in Agile methodologies

  • Skilled in software integration planning and execution of separate software components into a single system.

  • Knowledge implementing software and scripts in one or more Object Oriented Programming languages: C/C++, C#, OR Java, AND Python OR JavaScript.

  • Knowledge with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, GitLab, AND/OR Jenkins

  • Knowledge with Testing Methodologies, Frameworks, and Automated Testing using: Google Test, Test Complete, Cucumber, Atlas, Eggplant Automation, Unit Test Factory, ATF (Automated Test Framework), Robot, AQT.

  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

  • Note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance SCI (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.

  • Excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward).

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.

  • Ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.

  • Experience with Confluence and JIRA.

  • Experience with scripting languages (developing, debugging and maintaining);

  • Availability to support occasional travel.

  • Professional experience implementing software and scripts in one or more Object Oriented Programming languages: C/C++, C#, OR Java, AND Python OR JavaScript.

  • Professional experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, GitLab, AND/OR Jenkins

  • Professional experience with Testing Methodologies, Frameworks, and Automated Testing using: Google Test, Test Complete, Cucumber, Atlas, Eggplant Automation, Unit Test Factory, ATF (Automated Test Framework), Robot, AQT.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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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