Sentinel (GBSD) System Test Software & Automation / Principal System Test Software & Automation Engineer – 6937

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 Software Engineer / Principal Software to join the System Test Team (STT).  This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.   Final grade level offered will be based on candidate level of experience.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The successful candidate will support element level testing which includes:

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

• Experienced in the development of Test Automation for SW and hardware qualification

• Ability to navigate requirements in DOORS

• Model Based System Engineering will be used with use DODAF and SysML principles

• 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:

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

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

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

• Working 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.

• Works well in a team environment

• Proficiency in MS Office

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:

• Engineer: 2 Years with Bachelors; 0 Year with Masters; 0 Years with PhD  or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree

• Principal Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree

• US Citizenship with a DoD Top Secret level security clearance adjudicated within the last 6 years prior to commencement of employment with the ability to obtain PAR

• SW Test Automation Experience

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• A current DoD Top Secret/SCI level security clearance with an original adjudication date completed within the last 6 years.

• Proficiency in Software development using Python or C++ Scripts

• System Safety Testing for Software and Hardware

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

• Software and/or Hardware testing experience.

• Experience with Client/Server architecture.

• Agile experience

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

• Proficiency in DOORS and Cameo

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Salary Range: $71,100 USD - $131,400 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.