RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Software Integration & Test Automation (SI&TA) Software Engineer to join our San Diego, California team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization.

In this role you will support all aspects of the of the software engineering lifecycle, with particular focus on automated software testing, hardware/software integration, systems administration and lab management, and modeling and simulation software development. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Real-time & Embedded Software, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. 

Key Responsibilities include:

Develop and maintain software requirements by working with responsible engineers and subject matter experts.Utilize DOORS requirements control toolLead integration and troubleshooting of software components across multiple network domainsSupport program statement of work by applying fundamentals of software engineering to all phases of the Software Development LifecycleCoordinate and collaborate directly with software development and other engineering discipline teams to develop, write, document, and execute software requirement verification and integration, tests, including identifying and tracking issues through resolutionSupport software integration with hardware components in systems integration labs and other integrated test environmentsParticipate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle activities and the Agile process for critical mission system software productsPrioritize automating system tasks (preflight and postflight operations, network health and status checks, configuration management procedures, and software updates) to further improve the team’s efficiency and productivityDiagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational eventsTriage, identify and isolate defects and issues in all environments and retestingReview and provide feedback on test designs, policies, and processesWork on an Agile scrum team to execute and automate infrastructure maintenance and user servicesUtilize software development skills to design, code, and implement tests: unit, integration, regressionPerform detailed design, code, and testing of those requirements at the domain level as well as support of system and operational testingAnalyze software and system requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI)Create, design, maintain and expand infrastructures to support software test automation utilizing COTS automation frameworksSupport tool development to support streamlining of current processes and development of continuous test integration environmentCollaborate with cross-discipline teams to develop innovative solutions to resolve challenging problemsEnsure that thorough, clear, and complete documentation is created and maintained to support current and future integration activitiesSubmit detailed problem reports for any anomalies identified during testingPrepare for and conduct presentations and demonstrations to customers, program leadership, and other stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience or a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience5 years of experience writing requirements for software systems5 years of experience writing test cases to verify requirementsDemonstrated experience with at least one of the following automated test frameworks: Cucumber, Google Test, TestComplete, AQT, Atlas, EggPlant, Unit Test Factory, RTC, ATF, Python5 years experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, or C#Experience with Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and Object-oriented Programming (OOP)Familiar with Test Driven Development (TDD)Continuous Integration Tools: Familiar with one of the following (Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab CI, etc.)Code Coverage Tools: Familiar with one of the following (SonarCube, Clover, etc.)Experience in Agile Software methodologies – Scrum or KanbanExperience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Git, Subversion, Confluence, etc.Experience with Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux operating systemsMust have United States CitizenshipMust have active DoD Interim Secret or higher
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with DOORS requirements toolExcellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and managementDemonstrated proficiency in the application of software integration and automated test processes, tools, procedures, and metricsProficient with at least one of the following languages C, C++, PythonFamiliarity with communication protocols (MIL-STD-1553)Experience in complete software development lifecycleExperience in Agile Software methodologies – Scrum, Kanban, etc.Experience with software development in real-time embedded systems for military applicationsExperience in using integrated development environment tools (e.g., Rhapsody) and real-time operating systems (e.g., Integrity)Demonstrated understanding of application and embedded software integration proceduresDemonstrated experience with software test automation at multiple requirement levelsDemonstrated experience with at least one of the following automated test frameworks: Cucumber, Google Test, TestComplete, AQT, Atlas, EggPlant, Unit Test Factory, RTC, ATFCloud and container experience (e.g., installing and troubleshooting Docker or Kubernetes deployed software) Demonstrated advanced level understanding of application and embedded software integration proceduresExperience with VMWare infrastructureCertification from VMWare, Windows (MCSE), and/or RedHat with Satellite AdministrationAdministration and troubleshooting of Linux (RHEL / CENTOS) 6/7/8 servers and workstationsAdministration and troubleshooting of Windows Server 2008 / 2016, and Windows 7 / 10 systemsAdministration and troubleshooting of VMWare vSphere systems (VCSA and ESXi) systemsAutomate system maintenance tasks with scripting tools (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.)Experience with cybersecurity compliance through the use of security frameworks and remediation tools (SCC SCAP scanner, STIG Viewer, and Nessus)Familiarity with software network interfacesExperience in automation of installation, configuration, and test scriptsExperience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRAActive, current Security+ certificationExperience with writing and using scripting languages to support hardware/software integration, debugging, and maintenanceActive in scope DoD Top Secret/SCI clearanceActive in-scope Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) clearanceUnited States Passport, and ability and willingness to frequently travel overseas

Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.