Automated-Testing Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.
As an Automated-Testing Systems Engineer, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This role can be located in either Morrisville, North Carolina or Fairfax, Virginia. Compensation varies on location. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
In this job:
The successful candidate is expected to operate with oversight in a dynamic environment and to be highly self-motivated. The individual is expected to handle diverse assignments, including writing tests and assisting with test design, finding unique solutions, and working in a very collaborative and fast-paced environment that continues to grow.
Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Create the automated testing environment and scripts.

Work with the various systems/software elements to verify drivers.

Onboard the SEIT and SW teams with Gherkin style and Zephyr.

Function with agile principles to execute efficiently in an environment of continuous feedback.

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.

Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.

Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.

Ensures systems/software standards are met.

This position is contingent upon clearance verification and transfer to the NG sponsored program as well as continued ability to maintain required clearance level.
Basic Qualifications (required):
This requisition may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4 , depending on the candidate's experience as laid out in the basic qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment.

Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance at the time of application

Must be willing/able to submit for and successfully pass a polygraph

Level 3:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience

Master's degree in a STEM field with 3 years of professional experience

PhD in a STEM field with 1 year of professional experience)

(excluding internships, research projects, etc.)

Level 4:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8 years of professional experience

Master's degree in a STEM field with 6 years of professional experience

PhD in a STEM field with 4 years of professional experience

(excluding internships, research projects, etc.)

Experience with Linux Command line

Experience with Python coding

Excellent verbal and written communications skills