Associate Software Integration and Test Engineer / Software Integration and Test Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA

1d • $76,200 - $137,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Software Systems Integration and Test Engineer to join our diverse team, working on the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) portfolio of programs in Redondo Beach, CA. The selected candidate will support the FAAD Integration and Test team for an Army Air Defense System that includes defense against manned aircraft; rockets, artillery, and mortars; unmanned aerial systems (UAS); and cruise missile defense. All work must be performed on-site in Redondo Beach, CA. This requisition may be filled at the Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer level: Associate Systems Engineer - Bachelor's degree in STEM. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Systems Engineer - Bachelor's degree in STEM (and 2 years of relevant experience, or Masters and 0 years), or additional years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered.

Requirements

• Experience with integration and testing of software
• Experience creating test scenarios to test new functionality and verify requirements
• Able to multi-task and demonstrate strong time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed steps in order to ensure tests are completed and products delivered
• Hold or able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Strong mathematics and statistics aptitude/experience
• Ability to read and interpret system level requirements
• Experience with public speaking in order to present test material directly to customers
• Ability to work with diverse technical, programmatic and user communities, supporting the modernization, capability development, integration and test of an Army command and control system
• Current DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Become expert in the operation of the FAAD System
• Become expert in connecting the FAAD System to various sensors, weapons, and Army tactical interfaces
• Develop and execute System Test Threads on the FAAD software application
• Clearly explain and document (verbally and in writing) problems and improvements in the FAAD System
• Explain and execute software test procedures for NG mission assurance and government test witnessing
• Prepare technical presentations for management and the government customer
• Support the integration and test of the FAAD system with other systems at various tests around the world
• Analyze interface and functionality problems
• Work with the software team to correct or improve capabilities
• Verify successful integration of the FAAD System with interfacing systems

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level