Staff Cyber Software Test Engineer SWE-2

Northrop Grumman is hiring!  Earn up to a $20,000 sign on bonus if you are hired against specific TS/SCI Polygraph positions.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Software Test Engineer designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment required for testing and evaluating in a cyber environment. Cyber Test analyses is performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies other Cyber tests to be performed. Responsible for Cyber testing all customer samples and special tests.

The successful candidate with have the ability to analyze requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Other activities may include:

•             Develop & implement Test Plans for development

•             Analyze and vet stakeholder requirements

•             Demonstrate & explain test approach & results

•             Research and recommend automated test tools

Basic Qualifications:

Ability to analyze requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures.

14 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 18 years of total applicable experience without a BS Degree

A current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience writing test scripts/procedures from requirements, executing tests, reporting test results

Experience with establishing automated test environment including install and configuration of testing tools

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