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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel Software Test Engineer/ Principal... - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $118,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Formal Verification, IBM Rational Software, Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Scripting, Software Verification, Test Scripts, Git, Integration Tests, Atlassian Tools, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3fzvx ## About the Role * T2 Software Test Engineer: 2 Years with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 0 Years with Masters or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree. * T3 Principal Software Test Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree. Required for both levels: * Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years. * US Citizenship with ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need * Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology, RVAM skills/experience * 2+ year experience in scripting skills (Python, C++,Java, Bash, Shell/Bash, or similar programming language) * 2+ year experience in Requirements Verification/General test methodology, unit testing, integration testing, regression testing. * 2+ year experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence) Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: * Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and Jazz) * Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks * Experience with code analysis tools * Experience developing ICDs and defining interfaces in an MBSE environment * Familiarity with CSSAM / RVAM Governance \#Sentinelsoftware ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking **Software Test Engineers** for the Flight / Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) Software Team. This position will be located in **Roy, UT** and will support the Sentinel Program. What You'll Get To Do: Responsible for development and execution of automated and manual test cases to verify functional software requirements. 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