Integration & Test Engineer / Principal Integration & Test Engineer AHT)

Job Details

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for an Integration and Test Engineer/ Principal Integration and Test Engineer based out of Melbourne FL. Our Team develops and supports state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Author Software Test Plans, Procedures, Subsystem Acceptance Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
• Execute test artifacts for developmental, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Develop automated test approaches for new software capabilities
• Compile test data, identify gaps, and recommend procedural changes
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and support organic/COTS SW/HW integration in the labs
• Working with SW development teams to document and resolve SW issues.
• Provide on‑site support for fielded products
• May require travel up to two weeks at a time for planning meetings, testing events, and customer support

All work must be performed on-site in Melbourne, FL

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship and Active DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation)
• For Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience
• For Principal Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience
• Hands-on system troubleshooting skills
• Experience creating test artifacts (verification matrices, test plans, procedures, reports).
• Ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts (e.g., TestComplete, Python, LabVIEW, or similar).
• Automated test script or test procedure development and maintenance
• Previous domain knowledge of program software engineering and test automation
• CompTIA Security+ Certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 certification)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with requirements development
• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal and analytic skills
• Experience with current military Mission Planning Systems such as Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), AFMSS and/or PFPS
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or Special Access Programs clearance
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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.

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.

Application Information

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.