Principal System Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman

San Diego, CA, United States
Base: $114,000 - $171,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
System-level testing expertise
Software and hardware integration
Agile development methodologies
At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally and for generations to come

Job Summary

  • At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally and for generations to come.
  • The role involves owning system test processes, developing comprehensive test plans, and driving execution of test procedures to validate critical subsystems.
  • The company offers flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, and a collaborative, team-oriented environment with up to 25% domestic travel.

Matching Summary

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally and for generations to come.

Salary

Base: $114,000 - $171,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and possible long term incentives; Benefits: Health, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • System-level testing expertise
  • Software and hardware integration
  • Agile development methodologies
  • Top Secret DoD clearance
  • Test plan development and execution
  • Programming in Java, C++, Python

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with IBM Rational tool suite
  • Experience with Atlassian tool suite
  • Software test automation tools
  • Process improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative team environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years experience or higher degree with less experience
  • Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance
  • Professional experience in system test or systems engineering
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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