Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$103,600–$155,400 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Below market

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This role $130k
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This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $161,500–$220,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $191k for comparable roles.

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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 208 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,400–$187,900 across 206 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer

Join our Northern Virginia Engineering Discipline Team as a Principal or Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer, working in a dynamic agile environment to ensure the seamless integration of mission-critical software applications across various platforms including Windows, Linux, and Android. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, validate requirements through diverse testing methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new product functionality. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting system failures, documenting defects, and communicating effectively with developers and management to resolve issues promptly. Preferred qualifications include experience with agile methodologies like Scrum, proficiency in programming languages such as Python or JavaScript for custom automation scripts, and familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks.

What you'll do

  • Test mission-critical software applications across diverse platforms, ensuring seamless integration with wireless services and custom hardware systems.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and procedures for software systems.
  • Validate software requirements through various types of testing including functional, performance, security, and regression tests.
  • Identify issues timely and communicate their impact to developers and project managers to facilitate resolutions.
  • Demonstrate software capabilities at sprint completions to key stakeholders to ensure solutions meet customer requirements.
  • Configure hardware and software test equipment and troubleshoot system failures.

What we're looking for

  • Active Secret security clearance required
  • 5+ years of relevant experience (Principal) or 8+ years (Sr. Principal)
  • Proficiency in software and hardware systems testing
  • Ability to translate requirements into functional test plans
  • Strong analytical skills for issue identification and troubleshooting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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