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Northrop Grumman

Principal Eng Software SW Applications Test Eng (RA)

Northrop Grumman, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Requisition ID: R10175326 Category:

Engineering

Location:

Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available:

2

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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Engineer Software SW Applications Test Eng (RA) (24-396 & 24-397) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL. Position Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations. As a member of the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART) of the Missile Defense National Team for Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC), this position will participate in software design and peer reviews, develop test specifications and infrastructure, execute manual and automated tests, and perform analysis of C2BMC implementation. Essential Functions: Coordinate lab resources, test results, and verification status with the C2BMC program and customers.

Occasional Travel between Colorado Springs facilities/sites and Huntsville, AL, is expected.

Possess experience testing and evaluating a software-intensive system in various test environments, utilizing Agile development.

Requires a strong, self-starting individual capable of diving into problems with assistance from other test engineers and software developers.

Candidate experience should include:

Use of DoD test methodologies

Functional capability-related test/analysis planning and execution

Planning and execution of test data collection

Test data analysis and reporting.

The analysis experience should involve characterizing system, software, or component performance using quantitative methods.

Basic Qualifications: An active Secret clearance is required to start.

5 years' experience with a bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; 3 years' experience with a masters degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field.

Test knowledge and experience

Experience with an Agile development process.

Automated testing for requirement verification and performance assessment.

Conducting post-processing and analysis of collected data.

Documenting software deficiency reports.

Strong verbal/written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: DoD 8140 certification at

IAT Level II or higher

is highly desired.

Experience in a DevSecOps environment is extremely desired.

A master's degree is highly desired.

What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Salary Range:

$102,400 - $153,600 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr