Software Engineering- sr. Staff Engineer (software Test Automation Discipline Lead)

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Melbourne, FL, US
Base: $157,800.00 - $289,200.00; bonus: discretion...
Hybrid
Active dod secret clearance required
14+ years software engineering experience
Safety critical or aerospace environment
This role leads the Software Management Discipline to drive an Everything-as-Code ecosystem powered by AI-augmented workforce and resilient software factory

Job Summary

  • This role leads the Software Management Discipline to drive an Everything-as-Code ecosystem powered by AI-augmented workforce and resilient software factory.
  • The position is responsible for defining strategic vision, tools, and metrics to ensure >90% regression test automation and early defect detection across Aeronautics Systems.
  • Northrop Grumman offers relocation assistance, travel opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, savings plans, and discretionary bonuses.

Matching Summary

This role leads the Software Management Discipline to drive an Everything-as-Code ecosystem powered by AI-augmented workforce and resilient software factory.

Salary

Base: $157,800.00 - $289,200.00; Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active DoD Secret clearance required
  • 14+ years software engineering experience
  • Safety critical or aerospace environment
  • Test automation framework expertise
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop integration
  • Static code analysis tools mastery

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic systems-level thinking
  • Community of Practice leadership
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Top Secret/SCI eligibility
  • Special Program Access (PAR)
  • Advanced degree in STEM field

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 14+ years experience
  • Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years experience
  • Ph.D. in STEM with 9+ years experience
  • Active DoD Secret clearance within last 6 years
  • Eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Ability to attain Special Program Access (PAR)

Work Rights

U.S. Citizenship required for government clearance

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