GBSD – Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer – System Test & Automation – 6599

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Software Engineer to join the System Test Team (STT). This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. Final grade level for position based on candidate experience.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will support element level testing which includes:

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.

• Perform development of Test Automation for Software and hardware qualification

• Utilize ability to navigate requirements in DOORS

• Utilize Model Based System Engineering including DODAF and SysML principles

• Utilize technical experience in network, computer hardware and software, interconnection and/or interfacing technologies

• Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers and lab users to ensure test requirements are met

• Develop and release engineering documentation including:

o Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component

o Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of verification

o Product integration, regression, and verification testing including checkout in system test labs.

• Utilize knowledge of AGILE SW Development and test automation principles

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Job Qualifications:

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

•Principal engineer: Bachelor and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master’s Degree; 0 years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree. 

•Sr. Principal engineer: Bachelor and 9 years of experience; 7 years with Master’s Degree; 4 years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree. 

•Software test automation experience

•Current DoD Secret clearance granted or re-investigated within last 6 years and ability to obtain Special Access Program.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

•Experience with System Safety Testing for Software and Hardware

•Security+ Certification

•Proficiency with Tools such as: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.

•Software and/or Hardware testing experience.

•Experience with Client/Server architecture.

•Automated Test experience (development and execution)

•Agile experience

•Model Based System Engineering with an understanding of DODAF and SysML

•Proficiency in DOORS and Cameo

•A current DoD Top Secret/SCI level security clearance, to include a Single Scope Background Investigation, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 6 years

#GBSDsoftware

Salary Range: $87,600 USD - $163,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.