Sentinel Principal Software Test Engineer - 18020

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Principal Software Test Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel Program. Northrop Grumman's Sentinel Program is looking to add a Software Test Engineer to support the LSS Team in Roy, Utah. The selected engineer will be responsible for multiple tasks within requirements and verification for LSS SW. The engineer will be responsible for performing tasks dealing with requirements identification, review, allocation, integrated test planning, verification planning, and requirements traceability, and developing the SW tests needed to verify the SW. Responsible for development and execution of automated and manual test cases to verify functional software requirements. This will include the following activities: • Assist in the design, development, and implementation of testing methods and equipment. • Test planning, execution, reporting, and integration support. • Prepare detailed test reports and support formal verification of the system. • Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements. • 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. • Collaborate across disciplines—mechanical, software, test, and program management—to gain end to end insight into the Sentinel missile and Northrop Grumman processes Position Benefits As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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. Basic Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree. •Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 yrs), with an ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need. •Familiarity with the Software Engineering process and test engineering practices •Strong analytical and problem solving abilities •Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: •Hands on test engineering or test execution work •Software Engineering experience on aerospace or defense programs •Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS) •In scope (<5 years) Active DoD Top Secret Clearance •Prior employment with MMIII or Sentinel Weapon Systems •Team Leadership experience •Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence) •Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks •Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology #Sentinelsoftware Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.