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# Sentinel Principal Software Test Engineer 16832

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Roy, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $163,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Electronic Data Processing, IBM Rational Software, Python (Programming Language), Commercial Software, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Utility Software, Git, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ghc8vi

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 1 year of experience. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years at time of application

Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

2+ year(s) of experience working Software Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering

2+ year(s) of experience with Java, C++, Python

Experience writing test scripts

Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and Jazz)

Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)

Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks

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## Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking **Principal Software Test Engineers.** This position will be located in **Roy, Utah, or Huntsville, Alabama** and will support the Sentinel Program.

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.


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