The Space Systems Sector is seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer to join the team in Morrisville, NC or in Aurora, CO. This position is to work with an Agile team in creating and implementing an approach to automated testing in a software CI/CD pipeline. The successful applicant will be part of a team developing an automated testing approach to ensure compliance to the requirements baseline. In addition, responsibilities may include coordinating and conducting system engineering activities (e.g. SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, etc.) and other ground segment support activities.
This is an opportunity to help a customer and team take advantage of leading edge Integration and Test practices. If you have found yourself saying on more than one occasion "Hey folks, maybe we should really try !" Then this might be the job for you The ideal candidate synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations. Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings. Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results. Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives. Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Responsibilities may include the following:
Work as a member of an agile software development test team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment learning new tools and processes
Test new software applications in Linux cloud environment and verify software interconnections.
Validate software requirements through functional, usability, performance, security, compatibility, ad-hoc, internationalization and regression tests
Develop, maintain and execute test plans and procedures for software systems
Participate in cross-functional team meetings, decision-making and technical discussion
Review user stories, backlog items, analyze testability of requirements and provide feedback
Apply analytical and problem solving skills to clarify user stories and determine appropriate testing scenarios to validate the iterative development of products against functional and technical specifications
Identify and track software defects during sprint cycles
Timely identification of issues and effectively communicate impact to software developers, project managers, and appropriate parties to facilitate issue resolutions
Demonstrate software capabilities at the completion of sprints to key stakeholders to ensure solutions meet customer requirements
Work closely with development teams to define new product functionality
Conduct test case reviews and ensure all test activities are properly executed and documented according to our client's standards
Create automated test cases
Troubleshoot and isolate software failures
Clearly identify and document defects, and collaborate with the development team to prioritize bugs until resolution
Articulate open issues and risks in a timely manner to management and make recommendations
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications: • 9 Years with Bachelors in Science; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. • Must be a US Citizen with an active or current TS/SCI and have the ability to maintain SCI level access. • Integration and test experience in an Agile, DevOps environment. • Strong knowledge of/experience creating automated test to sell off and validate requirements • Strong knowledge of/experience creating tests to support CI/CD operations. • Knowledge of/experience in traditional defense testing methodologies. • Knowledge of software systems developed in an AWS environment. • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or higher (required to start). Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with virtualization, messaging techniques, and associated technologies. • Experience with Ground Systems (space or satellite knowledge highly preferred). • Familiarity with Agile Scrum practices and traditional waterfall projects. • Experience using software version control such as Git (GitLab or BitBucket). • Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket. • Familiarity with Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) or Amazon Web Services (AWS). • Architecture Services and ActiveMQ • Experience with Jenkins/Robot
Salary range for a Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer in Aurora, CO is $108,864-$163,296. 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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 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. 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. Learn about Northrop Grumman Total Rewards and Benefits.
