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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Quality Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $139,000.0 - $208,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Code Review, Iterative and Incremental Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), DOORS (Software), Gitlab, SC Clearance, Software Coding - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gojbjd ## About the Role + A Bachelors in Science degree with 12 years of experience; or 10 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 8 years of experience with a PhD. + Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years + Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs + Recent experience working within a large Agile/SAFE software program as a Software Product Owner or Software Project Manager. + Full understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the processes, plans, standards, industry practices and tools required of a mission-critical program. + Experience working within an Agile/SAFe environment (fast-paced/incremental development/delivery) with focus on first time quality. + Experience with Jira, Confluence, Cameo, DOORS, Gitlab, and static analysis tools. Preferred Qualifications: + 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, etc.) ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a **Staff Software Quality Assurance Engineer.** This position is located in **Roy, UT** supporting the Sentinel program., The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting Software Quality Assurance (SQA) with the oversight/reporting of the software effort for the Sentinel program while working within a fast-paced Agile/SAFe software development environment. Our focus is on ensuring process execution and quality is built into the development, testing, and release of the software deliverables. The successful candidate will have extensive experience as a Software Product Owner, Software Project Manager, or Software Quality Assurance Engineer and experience working within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The position will afford the opportunity to interact with all levels of the organization. Effective communication skills are a must. 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