Principal Software Engineer - Software Test

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Software Engineer - Test to join our team on site in San Diego, California or Grand Forks, North Dakota with a partial hybrid schedule. Candidates will work on software supporting various systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, development and test .

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Analyze requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI). •Design, development, maintenance and execution of automated software tests for qualification of embedded software products •Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events. The selected candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels and adapt to change. The candidate must be able to develop and execute software installation, integration, and acceptance test procedures in an automated test environment. The candidate must be able to develop detailed, clear, and concise technical documentation. Candidate should be skilled in software integration planning and execution of separate software components into a single system. Candidate must be comfortable in both development, lab, and operational environments, as well as be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, integration/test engineers, and program leadership.