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# Software I&T Engineer (Level 2 or 3) - AHT

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Mockito, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Logging, Scripting, Gitlab, Git, Pytest, Testcomplete, Integration Tests, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/software-i-and-t-engineer-level-2-or-3-aht-redondo-beach-ca-usa-58916206

## About the Role

discipline practices * Troubleshoot issues across application, container, and cloud layers * Communicate effectively with developers, DevOps, and systems engineers Tasks * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of software engineering experience, or Master's degree with 0+ years (Level 2) * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of software engineering experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ years (Level 3) * Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret and SCI clearance * Experience with test automation tools (TestComplete, Junit, Mockito, pytest, Catch2) * Experience building automated tests in a CI/CD pipeline * Strong scripting skills (Python, JavaScript) * Solid test design techniques * Proficiency with source control/work tracking (Git, GitLab/GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jira) Key requirements * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage * 401k * Educational Assistance * Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions * Paid Time Off

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will contribute to software and integration testing for space mission planning systems, joining a cross-functional team in the Space Sector. You will translate mission requirements into robust software tests, develop cloud-based services, and help improve DevOps practices. Your work will span across application, container, and cloud layers, ensuring secure and reliable systems. This is a chance to shape critical space software in a collaborative, mission-driven environment at Redondo Beach. Compensation / Benefits * Define test plans and test cases with traceability to requirements and design * Verify reliability and error handling in asynchronous workflows * Collaborate with systems engineers to translate mission planning requirements into software solutions * Implement and maintain cloud-deployed services with monitoring, logging, and alerting * Participate in code reviews, test automation efforts, and continuous improvement of development and integration practices * Troubleshoot issues across application, container, and cloud layers * Communicate effectively with developers, DevOps, and systems engineers Tasks * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of software engineering experience, or Master's degree with 0+ years (Level 2) * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of software engineering experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ years (Level 3) * Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret and SCI clearance * Experience with test automation tools (TestComplete, Junit, Mockito, pytest, Catch2) * Experience building automated tests in a CI/CD pipeline * Strong scripting skills (Python, JavaScript) * Solid test design techniques * Proficiency with source control/work tracking (Git, GitLab/GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jira) Key requirements * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage * 401k * Educational Assistance * Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions * Paid Time Off


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