Software Integration & Test Engineer - Level 2/3 (AHT)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Software Integration and Test (SIT) Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 to join its team in Redondo Beach, California. The position is contingent on obtaining final clearances and program access within a reasonable period, and continued employment requires maintaining the clearance and program access needed for the role. Working in an integrated product team, the engineer designs, develops, and implements test plans and procedures to verify and validate software requirements. The role includes software integration, requirements analysis, test planning and execution, software performance analysis, troubleshooting, and coordinating remediation. The engineer writes test-procedure scripts using Perl, Python, Linux, and automated software test tools. In support of test execution leads, the engineer conducts test walkthroughs and communicates plans, status, and out-briefs to IPT leads, team members, and customers. Travel is approximately 10% of the time.
Requirements
- For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM.
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree in STEM and 3 years of related experience; or a PhD and 1 year of related experience.
- At application, have an active SCI clearance, or an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) and the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI before the start date.
- Working knowledge of software integration and test principles and processes.
- Experience with test automation scripting and languages, including Perl, Python, and Linux, and automated software test tools such as Eggplant, Robot Framework, and Selenium.
- Experience using Atlassian software development tools such as Bamboo, Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
- Maintain the clearance and program access required for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an Agile environment.
- Experience with formal qualifying campaigns and requirements verification.
- Experience in interface testing.
- Space and ground domain knowledge.
- Ability to travel to field sites to support software installations.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement test plans and procedures for software requirements verification and validation.
- Perform software integration and requirements analysis.
- Plan and execute software tests.
- Analyze software performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate remediation.
- Write test-procedure scripts using Perl, Python, Linux, and automated software test tools.
- Conduct test walkthroughs in support of test execution leads.
- Communicate plans, status, and out-briefs to IPT leads, team members, and customers.
- Travel to field sites to support software installations, as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible schedules, including the option of a 9/80 work schedule.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
