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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer (TG) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Jessup, MD, United States - **Salary:** $98,900.0 - $155,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Configuration Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Integration Tests, Modeling and Simulation, Data Management - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9078169/principal-cyber-software-test-engineer-tg ## About the Role * High School Diploma with 9 years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience. Degree must be in a related STEM field. * Active and Current TS/SCI with Polygraph * Must be able to obtain related certifications within 6 months of employment in this role. Preferred Qualifications * Experience analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements * CNO development concepts ## Description * A nalyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. * Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. * Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the sow. * The Level 2 Test Engineer (TE) shall possess the following capabilities: Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experience * Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities * Plan and Execute Performance Analysis * Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support * Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning * Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use (U) Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates * Select, develop, & use analysis tools * Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks (U) Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection * Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision points * Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities * Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes * Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning * Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E * Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions; levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test * Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance * Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans * Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross walk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports) * Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties * Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, & facilities * Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements * Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plans * Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan * Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports/Briefings, Data Management Plan * Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level O and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task * Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader * Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest ## Related Videos - [Software Security 101: Secure Coding Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/220-software-security-101-secure-coding-basics) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Building Reliable Serverless Applications with AWS CDK and Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/812-building-reliable-serverless-applications-with-aws-cdk-and-testing) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Unleashing the Power of Developers: Why Cybersecurity is the Missing Piece?!?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/712-unleashing-the-power-of-developers-why-cybersecurity-is-the-missing-piece) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)