The primary responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to:

Perform system integration activities of NG developed and COTS/GOTS software applications on a multi-data feed system in a collaborative lab environment
* Create/update agile stories to document work planned and accomplished
* Performs technical analysis of integrated system, prepares comprehensive system level evaluations to include new capability and continuous regression checkout
* Generate/respond to comprehensive discrepancy reports; continuous follow-up coordination with developers to solve complex problems associated with real-time processing software
* Create and perform comprehensive test procedures that meet customer needs
This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.
This requisition may be filled as either a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Test Engineer:

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Masters; 0 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application
* Security+ certification
* Familiarity with LINUX RHEL8
* Familiarity with Docker commands
* Experience in integrating software (in-house and COTS) on a multi-level LINUX/Windows based system architecture
* Must be available for up to 25% travel to fielded systems in CONUS and OCONUS locations to perform baseline installations/integrations and customer exercise support efforts
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer:

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application
* Security+ certification
* Familiarity with LINUX RHEL8
* Familiarity with Docker commands
* Experience in integrating software (in-house and COTS) on a multi-level LINUX/Windows based system architecture
* Must be available for up to 25% travel to fielded systems in CONUS and OCONUS locations to perform baseline installations/integrations and customer exercise support efforts
Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with VMWare
* Experience in installing software utilizing GIT repository
Salary Range: $100,300 - $150,500
Salary Range 2: *$124,900 - $187,300
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.
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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.