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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Quality Assurance Engineer - 17885 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Salary:** $72,100.0 - $119,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, SAP (Applications), Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), DOORS (Software), Performance Monitor, Software Coding - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gdnllr ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 2 years of related experience; 0 Years with Masters. + Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need + Experience using metrics for process health and performance monitoring + Experience in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines + Experience evaluating, tracing, and analysis of requirements + Software development lifecycle experience These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: + Experience developing and implementing Software Quality Assurance plans + Experience in Missile Systems/Sub-Systems design, construction, or sustainment + Experience in process monitoring, data collection, analysis, and metric reporting for a large program/supplier-base. + Experience in Peer Reviews and Code Reviews + Experience in software build testing, qualification, and Integration and Test + Able to read and understand Software Code (C++, Java, Python) + Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems and software problem tracking tools (e.g., SAP, DOORs, Jira, Confluence) + Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a **Software Quality Assurance Engineer.** This position will be located in **Roy, UT; Colorado Springs, CO and or Huntsville, AL** and will support the **Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent** program., Software Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for one or more software development Scrum teams on the GBSD or other SDS programs. Our focus is on ensuring process execution and efficiencies in the development, testing, and release of the software deliverables. Roles and responsibilities: + Support individual scrum/sprint teams by attending meetings, creating Jira dashboard tools to help monitor progress and execution efficiency. Offer suggestions for improvement to the software leadership. + Understand process health, progress and stability metrics when required + Become fluent in the use of tools; Jira, Confluence, Jazz, DOORS or others as needed + Be a constructive advocate for Mission Assurance and relentlessly articulate our Value Proposition to our stakeholders + Ensure GBSD software is in compliance with industry guidelines and contractual requirements for development of military weapon systems. 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