Integration & Test Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4
Northrop Grumman · United States-Maryland-Linthicum ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Category
- Software engineering
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Salary
- usd 108,800 – 163,200 / year
Northrop Grumman · United States-Maryland-Linthicum ·
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future*
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Integration & Test Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Linthicum, MD.
The integration and test software engineer will design, develop, integrate and test software that manages test equipment and executes tests for a Space payload unit ensuring compliance to established requirements. Selected individuals will work on an agile development team, primarily using Python, TCL, and C++. The selected individual will utilize automated tools such as Jenkins and Robot Framework to enable automated testing and verification of the Space System.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
In this job, you will:
The individual will work through all phases of the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test. The selected individual will conduct peer reviews of software-related products, software designs, and additional technical documents, as well as participation in cross-functional scrum team.
Individuals must be self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment. Existing engineering and system specialists will be made available to assist with any activities associated with executing primary tasking. However, the selected individuals will be expected to prioritize and make recommendations to Technical Leads, as required, to implement tasking assigned.
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*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future*
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Sr Principal).
Basic Qualifications for Level 3 (Principal):
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience– OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of software development experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of software development experience. May consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company, to meet business needs. Not required to start, US Citizenship required.
Experience developing software in Python
Ability to debug your own code, as well as trace and understand existing code
Experience integrating developed software applications, to include usage of tools and logs to examine data to verify correct operation and identify problem areas
Experience developing in a Linux and/or Windows environment
Experience in testing software systems and debugging
Experience with using software configuration management tools
Basic Qualifications for Level 4 (Sr Principal):
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of software development experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of software development experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of software development experience. May consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Approval must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the company, to meet business needs. Not required to start, US Citizenship required.
Experience developing software in Python
Ability to debug your own code, as well as trace and understand existing code
Experience integrating developed software applications, to include usage of tools and logs to examine data to verify correct operation and identify problem areas
Experience developing in a Linux and/or Windows environment
Experience in testing software systems and debugging
Experience with using software configuration management tools
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline
Experience as a member of an Agile Scrum team
Experience with C++
Experience developing TCL T/K
Hands-on experience in controlling test equipment through software (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Signal Analyzers, Power Supplies, etc.)
Hands-on experience integrating RF, digital, or optic based systems/equipment
Experience with automation tools such as Jenkins and Robot Framework
Experience in embedded Python software optimizations
Ability to debug complex integrated applications or test setup issues
Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
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*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future*
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.