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# Systems Test Engineer - Level 2 or 3

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $79,600.0 - $119,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Software, System Testing, Scripting, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Bug Reporting
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9155224/systems-test-engineer-level-2-or-3

## About the Role

* Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
 * Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; 0 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
 * Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments
 * Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification activity planning and execution
 * Ability to collaborate with software development teams to ensure understanding, reproduction steps, resolution approach
 * Ability to proactively identify software issues, perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation in support of generating detailed problem reports and engage in rapid, collaborative resolution
 * Experience with Scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash), Git, Containerization (Kubernetes, Helm), and Java, * Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
 * Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 1 year of relevant experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
 * Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments
 * Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification activity planning and execution
 * Ability to collaborate with software development teams to ensure understanding, reproduction steps, resolution approach
 * Ability to proactively identify software issues, perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation in support of generating detailed problem reports and engage in rapid, collaborative resolution
 * Experience with Scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash), Git, Containerization (Kubernetes, Helm), and Java, * Current Security+ certification
 * Adjudicated and active CI Poly
 * Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
 * Understanding of Agile roles and responsibilities
 * Expertise/understanding of Robot Framework and AWS

## Description

Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.


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