Principal Software System Engineering & Test / Sr. Principal Software System Engineering & Test – 9537

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 Principal Software Engineer/Sr Principal Software Engineer to join the SDS Division.   This position is in Roy, UT and supports the SDS Division.   Final grade level offered will be based on candidate level of experience.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Scope of work for the Software Engineer:

• Work with the lead test engineer and a team of software developers to establish and develop test methods and techniques

• Perform integration testing, regression testing, and formal qualification testing in an agile software development environment

• Document software problems and verify fixes

• Design, develop, and maintain software test plans, software test cases, software test procedures, and automated software test in compliance with program functional, technical, and performance requirements

• Troubleshoot and modify test tools and test scripts

• Generate software test data, perform test data analysis, and develop test documentation

• Participate in formal software inspection processes, customer meetings, and user events

• Provide support to customer testers during acceptance testing, including test procedure walkthroughs, documentation of testing issues and test results, and answering questions on system functionality

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance as well as Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Understanding Teamcenter Workflows, Workflow handlers using, C++, TcU RAC, and BMIDE. Also develop test scenarios for Web client Active Workspace.

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:

This requisition may be filled at either a Software Engineer OR a Principal Software Engineer Level

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software 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 an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.

• 3-5 Years of experience developing software/writing code in C/C++ AND Python

• 2 years of relevant experience with Siemens Teamcenter Unified development or similar PLM tool OR

• Experience with Object Oriented Software Development, C++, code management (Microsoft TFS/SVN/or similar), testing orientation and knowledge of auto test functionality like Selenium, Playwright and/or Puppeteer

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Basic Qualification for a Sr Principal Software Engineer:

• 9 Years with Bachelors in Science; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree

• US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.

• 7-9 Years of experience developing software/writing code in C/C++ AND Python

• 5 years experience with Object Oriented Software Development, C++, code management (Microsoft TFS/SVN/or similar), testing orientation and knowledge of auto test functionality like Selenium, Playwright and/or Puppeteer

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Knowledgeable in high assurance software, hardware/software interfaces, programming of embedded processors utilizing a Real Time Operating System (RTOS), real-time and post processing data analytics, object-oriented programming and design patterns

• Proficient in WindRiver, VxWorks development environments

• Experience with VectorCast (source code coverage tool)

• Experience with Air Worthiness certification process

• Experience with Real Time Component Framework (RTCF)

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite

• Experience with Agile methodologies

• Experience with Developing and / or performing Automated Tests

• SCRUM master certification or experience in SCRUM master role

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Salary Range: $90,400 USD - $135,600 USD

Salary Range 2: $112,000 USD - $168,000 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.