RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No
DescriptionThis position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
Northrop Grumman is seeking Test Engineers for our GCCS--J program. The Test Engineering positions support the development and modernization of GCCS-J by executing test plans, developing automated tests, validating system functionality, and ensuring quality across multiple product areas.
GCCS-J is the DoD27s Joint Command and Control system of record, delivering a fused, realtime battlespace picture to commanders and warfighters. The modernization effort focuses on cloudnative architecture, microservices, enhanced data integration, improved user experience, and alignment with JADC2 objectives.
Location: Newport News, VA On-site Full-Time Required
This requisition may be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3, depending on the candidate27s experience as laid out in the basic qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment.
This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
Key Responsibilities
Test Planning
Contribute to test plans and procedures.
Identify test cases for new features.
Test Execution
Execute manual and automated tests.
Validate APIs, microservices, and UI components.
Agile Support
Participate in Sprint ceremonies.
Validate acceptance criteria.
Documentation
Log defects and track resolutions.
Maintain test artifacts.
Collaboration
Work with developers and product owners.
Support integration testing.
Basic Qualifications
- Level 2:
- Bachelor27s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience
- Level 3:
- Bachelor27s degree with a minimum of 5 years27 experience
- Experience with Agile/Scrum.
- Familiarity with Linux/UNIX.
- Experience testing distributed systems and APIs.
- Experience with GCCS-J or Joint C2 systems or similar program/system
- Active Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with GCCS-J or Joint C2 systems.
System Administrator knowledge of Linux.
- Knowledge of geospatial or intelligence data.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with DISA processes.
Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $141,200.00
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 candidate27s 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.
