RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionWhat 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.
This position can be filled as a Software Engineer or a Principal Software Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for Software Engineer:- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience
- Must be a US Citizen in order to meet the security clearance requirement
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company
- 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
Basic Qualifications for Principal Software Engineer:- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience
- Must be a US Citizen in order to meet the security clearance requirement
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company
- 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: - Current and active Top Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
- Experience in Deliverables Management
- Experience with Software Testing
- 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 your family.
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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
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.
