System Test Engineer /principal System Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · San Diego, CA +1 · Systems/Architecture/Test

System Test Engineer/Principal System Test Engineer role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on synthesizing customer requirements into system test solutions, developing and executing test procedures, and analyzing test results. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline, a Top Secret clearance, and experience with Python scripting, system test, and software development lifecycles. The role involves working in a lab environment, supporting testing efforts, and potentially obtaining Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Assist in development, execution, peer review, and release of test procedures
  2. Participate in both Formal and Non-Formal Test execution events
  3. Participate in test planning, discrepancy report, validation testing, and post test data analysis
  4. Provide support of required laboratory test artifacts
  5. Effectively communicate test results and project updates

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience (for Level 2)
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience (for Level 3)
  • Active US Government Top Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
  • Capability to work with supervision and develop effective approaches to problem-solving
  • Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and thoroughness
  • Experience writing Python scripts
  • Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering
  • Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs)
  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology

Nice to have

  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
  • Knowledge of system test and integration
  • Experience calibrating and inspecting special test equipment
  • Experience creating, updating and executing test procedures
  • Security+ certification
  • Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and ClearQuest)
  • Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
  • Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks
  • Experience with Java, C++, or Python

What the JD emphasized

  • Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.