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About this Software Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Software Integration and Test Engineer role at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-California-Manhattan Beach
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 seeking an Integration and Test Engineer/ Principal Integration and Test Engineer based out of Manhattan Beach, CA. 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 Manhattan Beach, CA

Basic Qualifications:

  • US Citizenship and Active DoD Top 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

  • Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements.

  • Extensive experience with automated testing tools (e.g., TestComplete) and scripting languages.

  • Strong background in SW/HW integration/troubleshooting/test principles, COTS software incorporation, and field support.

  • Proven track record of developing test automation and data collection methods within CI/CD pipelines.

  • Advanced hands‑on system troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.

  • Ability to lead technical interfaces with suppliers and customer

Preferred (nice to have) 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

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.
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About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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