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Software Test Engineer / Principal Software Test Engineer - MASC-F

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Northrop Grumman

Software Test Engineer / Principal Software Test Engineer - MASC-F

Huntsville, AL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Software Test Engineer / Principal Software Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL.

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Position Overview:
The selected Software Test Engineer/Principal Software Test Engineer will work on the Modeling and Simulation - Framework (MASC-F) program with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and developers.
Essential Functions:

Developing and executing software test procedures to verify requirements/features
Creating and configuring complex test scenarios
Developing software test documentation
Collaborating with Stakeholders and Government customers for requirements verification
Working within an Agile team environment, to include Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives.
Participating in demos for the team and program Sprint reviews
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either a Software Test Engineer or a Principal Software Test Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications for a Software Test Engineer are:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 0 years of related experience.
Proficiency in C++
Experience with Git/GitLab for software configuration management
Experience using Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
Experience programming network connections (message generation, formatting, UDP and TCP/IP interfaces)
Experience with testing sophisticated software within Agile or SAFe.
Ability to work full time onsite in the office
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application; and is required to start.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Test Engineer are:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 years of experience with a PhD.
Proficiency in C++
Experience with Git/GitLab for software configuration management
Experience using Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
Experience with testing sophisticated software within Agile or SAFe.
Experience programming network connections (message generation, formatting, UDP and TCP/IP interfaces)
Ability to work full time onsite in the office
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application; and is required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with test automation or analysis automation
Agile Scrum experience
Experience with Java and user interfaces
Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool
Multi-core and multi-threaded programming
Familiarity with MDA Sensors and missile defense systems
Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools
Current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Salary Range: $77,600.00 - $116,400.00Salary Range 2: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Huntsville, AL, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10192311-2
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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