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# Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (AHT)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Manhattan Beach, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Revision Control Systems, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, YAML, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Build Management, Testcomplete, Bitbucket, Atlassian Bamboo, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/software-engineer-principal-software-engineer-aht-manhattan-beach-ca-usa-58869179

## About the Role

to tests and plans * Define and implement new test approaches and procedures * Perform smoke and acceptance testing on software builds * Interface with customers at technical levels; assist with contract deliverables * Support Agile processes as a Scrum Master when required Tasks * Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2+ years of related experience (or 0 years with a Master's) * US Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance * Experience with Agile, CI/CD tools (Bamboo, Jenkins) * Proficiency in C# and/or Java and OO design * Experience with Microsoft Windows technologies * Experience developing/testing procedures and coordinating formal tests * Experience with scripting (yaml, Python, PowerShell, Batch, Typescript) * Experience with automated testing and tools like TestComplete 4 * Understanding of revision control systems (BitBucket, git, CVS) * Hands-on system troubleshooting skills * Willingness to work on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA * Preferred: Scrum Master aaaaaaaaaaad
_ and DoD/mission planning domain knowledge Key requirements * health insurance * life and disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * PTO for vacation/personal time * relocation assistance

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you contribute to state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems at NGDS. You will design, develop, test, and support software while ensuring quality standards and robust CI/CD pipelines. You work with cross-functional teams to deploy and validate software in development and production, and you help define test strategies and documentation. This position offers the chance to impact mission-critical capabilities in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, document, test and debug software and systems * Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable delivery * Set up/deploy development, test, and build environments; create Windows installers * Support software builds, installation, and product verification * Collaborate in a cross-functional Scrum to deliver mission planning features * Understand third-party peripherals to support interfaces and integration * Develop test artifacts tying requirements to tests and plans * Define and implement new test approaches and procedures * Perform smoke and acceptance testing on software builds * Interface with customers at technical levels; assist with contract deliverables * Support Agile processes as a Scrum Master when required Tasks * Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2+ years of related experience (or 0 years with a Master's) * US Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance * Experience with Agile, CI/CD tools (Bamboo, Jenkins) * Proficiency in C# and/or Java and OO design * Experience with Microsoft Windows technologies * Experience developing/testing procedures and coordinating formal tests * Experience with scripting (yaml, Python, PowerShell, Batch, Typescript) * Experience with automated testing and tools like TestComplete 4 * Understanding of revision control systems (BitBucket, git, CVS) * Hands-on system troubleshooting skills * Willingness to work on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA * Preferred: Scrum Master certification and DoD/mission planning domain knowledge Key requirements * health insurance * life and disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * PTO for vacation/personal time * relocation assistance


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