Associate Cyber Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD · Hanover, MD
Salary: $83,800–$125,800 / yr
Posted: 18 days ago

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 130 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $125,300–$187,900 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Associate Cyber Software Engineer

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As an Associate Software Test Engineer joining our dynamic team at Annapolis Junction or Hanover MD, you will execute contractor testing on an offensive cyber platform, develop test plans using tools like Python scripts, and automate test cases within Agile environments. Your daily tasks include troubleshooting complex issues, collaborating with Field Service Engineers for resolution, and enhancing the continuous delivery pipeline to ensure robust software releases. You should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, 0-2 years of experience, and an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with eligibility for SCI clearance. Familiarity with CI/CD principles, Windows/Linux operating systems, and virtual machines is essential, while knowledge of testing best practices and TS/SCI clearance are preferred. This role involves working on cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions at a high scale, addressing critical business needs in the defense sector.

Skills

Python CI/CD Windows Linux Virtual Machines Agile methodologies

What you'll do

Execute contractor testing against an offensive cyber platform within customer environments.
Develop and execute test plans using tools to meet all acceptance criteria and quality standards.
Automate test cases and procedures for functional and non-functional domains in Agile teams.
Troubleshoot issues during testing and relay them to Field Service Engineers for resolution.
Improve the continuous delivery pipeline to enable frequent, robust software releases.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 0-2 years of experience.
Current active DoD Top Secret Clearance and eligibility for SCI clearance.
Experience writing Python scripts and working in System Test, SW Development, or Systems Engineering.
Familiarity with CI/CD principles and Agile processes.
Proficiency with Windows/Linux operating systems and Virtual Machines.

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