Engineer Software - Integration & Test Automation

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

9d•$91,800 - $137,600•Onsite

About The Position

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 note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineer Software (T02) – Integration & Test Automation to join our team on site in San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) construct. Candidates will work on software supporting various systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, development and test. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
Experience in software integration, software testing, test automation, and debugging.
Experience with full formal software life cycle development methodologies and requirements through test.
Must be able to independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
Must have experience in Agile methodologies
Skilled in software integration planning and execution of separate software components into a single system.
Knowledge implementing software and scripts in one or more Object Oriented Programming languages: C/C++, C#, OR Java, AND Python OR JavaScript.
Knowledge with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, GitLab, AND/OR Jenkins
Knowledge with Testing Methodologies, Frameworks, and Automated Testing using: Google Test, Test Complete, Cucumber, Atlas, Eggplant Automation, Unit Test Factory, ATF (Automated Test Framework), Robot, AQT.
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Top Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)

Nice To Haves

Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance SCI (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
Excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward).
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
Ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.
Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
Python / Java / JavaScript / C / C++ programing experience and familiarity
Experience with scripting languages (developing, debugging and maintaining);
Availability to support occasional travel.
Professional experience implementing software and scripts in one or more Object Oriented Programming languages: C/C++, C#, OR Java, AND Python OR JavaScript.
Professional experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, GitLab, AND/OR Jenkins
Professional experience with Testing Methodologies, Frameworks, and Automated Testing using: Google Test, Test Complete, Cucumber, Atlas, Eggplant Automation, Unit Test Factory, ATF (Automated Test Framework), Robot, AQT.

Responsibilities

Analyze requirements allocated to computer software configuration items.
Design, develop, maintain and execute automated software tests for qualification of embedded software products
Develop and execute software installation, integration, and acceptance test procedures in an automated test environment.
Develop detailed, clear, and quality technical documentation.
Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events.
Submit detailed problem reports for errors found.
Perform statement of work within development, lab, and operational environments
Collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, integration/test engineers, and program leadership.

Benefits

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)