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# Principal Engineer Software

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** McClellan Park, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Factory, Software Requirements Analysis, Test Data, Scripting, Test Scripts, Gitlab, Git, System-level Testing, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B81B4EFB4A8149AFBECF679F87A370A8/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience
 * Must be a US Citizen in order to meet the security clearance requirement
 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company
 * Experience with Agile, Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket and working in cross-functional Scrum team
 * Experience in software development using languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, Docker

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience in Full System Simulations
 * Experience in Deliverables Management
 * Experience with Software Testing
 * Experience in Software Test Planning
 * Hands-on design, deployment, and dynamic management of containerized systems
 * Experience with modern software factories and DevOps/DevSecOps practices
 * Familiarity with Atlassian and CI/CD tools: Bitbucket, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence
 * Advanced scripting in Python, Linux Bash, and related languages
 * Linux/UNIX experience in production environments
 * Practical experience working in Agile and DevOps teams

## Description

* Synthesize software requirements into verification requirements, software test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for software and system level tests and demonstrations.
 * Support the development of software requirements and detailed integration software test plans, procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports.
 * Execution of software qualification and acceptance testing per those requirements, plans and procedures.
 * Participate in internal and customer software test planning working groups.
 * Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment specific to software.
 * Collaborate with systems engineers, software development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing process.
 * Review software test plans, procedures, and reports, witness testing as the Cognizant Engineer
 * Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables.


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