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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - Software Test - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Grand Forks, ND, United States - **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $171,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Github, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Qt (Software), Real-Time Operating Systems, Rhapsody, Software Engineering, System Software, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, VxWorks, Multithreading, Scripting, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Testcomplete, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Cucumber (Software), Jenkins - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9128650/principal-software-engineer-software-test ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience. * Demonstrated Professional Experience with Agile Framework within the last 3 years. * Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC) * Demonstrated Professional Experience Implementing software and scripts in one or more Object Oriented Programming languages: C/C++, C#, OR Java, AND Python within the last 3 years. * Demonstrated Professional Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, GitLab, AND/OR Jenkins within the last 3 years. * Demonstrated Professional Experience with Testing Methodologies, Frameworks, and Automated Testing using: GoogleTest, TestComplete, Cucumber, Atlas, Eggplant Automation, Unit Test Factory, ATF (Automated Test Framework), Robot or similar within the last 3 years. * Demonstrated Professional Experience with developing, integrating, and/or Testing on multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW * Demonstrated Professional Experience Architecting, Designing, Modeling (Rhapsody or Cameo), Implementing, Maintaining, Integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software OR Command & Control Software written in OO C++ running on Real-Time Operating Systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux within the last 3 years. * Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, software developers, and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex SW systems. * Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering. * Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, teamwork capabilities, strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills. * Recent Demonstrated Professional Experience with DOORs AND/OR Software Requirement Specification Testing using Simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, QSA/QT AND/OR Bash. ## Description * Analyze requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI). * Design, development, maintenance and execution of automated software tests for qualification of embedded software products * Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events. The selected candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels and adapt to change. The candidate must be able to develop and execute software installation, integration, and acceptance test procedures in an automated test environment. The candidate must be able to develop detailed, clear, and concise technical documentation. Candidate should be skilled in software integration planning and execution of separate software components into a single system. 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