Principal System Test Engineer

• Lead capability test planning, system test plan development, and requirements decomposition.
• Develop and execute hardware and software test cases to verify subsystem functional requirements.
• Design robust nominal and off-nominal software test cases focused on enhancing the user experience.
• Independently manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Actively identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Travel is expected to be up to 25 %, predominantly domestic.

In this role you will own the System Test processes, developing comprehensive test plans and drive the creation and execution of test procedures that validate critical subsystems. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with extensive experience in system-level testing, software and laboratory architecture, and agile methodologies, who thrives in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment., * Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, prior to the commencement of employment, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Professional experience working within System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering environments, * Experience supporting the software development lifecycle.
• Professional experience with Windows OR Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Current, applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Security+ certification.
• Proficiency with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and ClearQuest).
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence).
• Hands-on experience using software test automation tools and frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python, with hands-on experience writing Python scripts.

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

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.

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.