Software Integration and Test Engineer (Level 4) - NG Space Systems
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer and/or business funding, and holding final clearances prior to start date.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Principal Software Integration and Test Engineer (Level 4) to join our highly qualified and diverse Ground Systems Software Integration and Test team. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned software integration and test engineer highly experienced in translating requirements and software design documentation into comprehensive integration test strategies. The successful candidate will have a strong background in developing automated tests, generating test reports, driving quality assurance best practices, and mentoring team members in a dynamic environment. This position is located onsite in Manhattan Beach, CA.
Core Responsibilities:
Develop, execute, and refine comprehensive test strategies and plans that cover functional, integration, and regression testing
Analyze system requirements and software design documents to create detailed, effective test cases and test validation plans
Leverage modern DevOps pipelines to ensure seamless integration of testing processes across the software development lifecycle
Design and implement automated test scripts using established frameworks and integrate them within Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines
Collaborate closely with software developers and cross-functional teams to enhance test coverage, identify areas for improvement, and drive overall software quality
Generate and review detailed test reports from automated and manual test executions, tracking trends and proposing optimizations
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior test engineers, fostering best practices and continuous improvement in testing methodologies
Recommend and evaluate new testing tools and technologies to streamline testing processes and maintain NGSP's commitment to quality
Basic Qualifications:
8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science degree; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD
Active SSBI required at the time of application with the ability to obtain SCI prior to start
Working knowledge of the software life cycle development principles and processes
Experience in software integration and testing with the ability to translate requirements and design documents into test cases
Experience with modern Automated Testing Frameworks such as Robot, PyTest, JUnit, or similar
Experience in Agile methodologies
Familiar with CI/CD processes and pipeline automation
Experience with generating automated test reports through pipelines
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Ability to communicate, collaborate, and contribute to technical discussions with fellow team members, cross-organizational teams, and management
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience testing applications in Kubernetes environments
Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Experience with Gitlab
* Experience in formal software qualification/requirements verification testing
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Primary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00The 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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