Software Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Software Integration and Test Engineer

About Northrop Grumman We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.

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• 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 (NGDS) is seeking an Integration and Test
• Engineer/ Principal Integration and Test Engineer based out of either of the
• following locations: Manhattan Beach, CA, Hollywood, MD, or Melbourne, FL. Our
• Team develops and supports state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems.
• Author Software Test Plans, Procedures, Subsystem Acceptance Test Procedures,
• and Test Reports.
• Execute test artifacts for developmental, integration, qualification, and
• acceptance testing
• Develop automated test approaches for new software capabilities
• Compile test data, identify gaps, and recommend procedural changes
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and support organic/COTS SW/HW integration
• in the labs
• Working with SW development teams to document and resolve SW issues.
• Provide on‑site support for fielded products
• May require travel up to two weeks at a time for planning meetings, testing
• events, and customer support
• All work must be performed on-site

• US Citizenship and Active DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5
• years or under continuous evaluation)
• For Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and
• 2+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of
• For Principal Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM
• discipline and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline
• and 3 years of experience
• Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements.
• Extensive experience with automated testing tools (e.g., TestComplete) and
• scripting languages.
• Strong background in SW/HW integration/troubleshooting/test principles, COTS
• software incorporation, and field support.
• Proven track record of developing test automation and data collection methods
• within CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced hands‑on system troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to lead technical interfaces with suppliers and customer
• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline
• activities, and develop efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal and analytic skills
• Experience with current military Mission Planning Systems such as Joint
• Mission Planning System (JMPS), AFMSS and/or PFPS
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or Special Access Programs clearance
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team.
• 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.

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Annual bonuses