Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago
Principal Software Systems Integration and Test Engineer - R10208298
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Principal Software Systems Integration and Test Engineer to join their Systems Engineering Integration and Test team. This role involves supporting the integration and testing of high-precision tracking radar systems, preparing test plans and procedures, and ensuring effective communication throughout the testing process.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support early use operations on the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) radar system
Performs software testing on the DARC radar system
Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports
Ensure effective communication between assigned engineers and all other participants in the integration and testing process
Support the development of system test solutions in accordance with project technical, schedule and cost constraints
Support early use training on DARC radar system
Assist team in development of innovative Test Automation solutions
Participate in, prepare and execute comprehensive system/element level test plans and procedures
Support system/element level test planning and test readiness reviews
Document test requirements and methodologies in the requirements management system
Review system engineering documentation to ensure test plans and methodologies meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, consistent and complete
Reports to the system integration and test lead
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or, 3 years with a Master's Degree or 2 Years with a PhD in a STEM field from an accredited University or College
Active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application, with SCI eligibility
Experience with MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or related languages
Experience conducting formal requirement verification test procedures
Willing to travel up to 50% internationally and domestically
Experience in the development of software requirement verification procedures
Minimum of 4 years of hands-on missile defense, space tracking, and/or satellite operations experience (in lieu of degree)
Preferred
Experience with hands-on missile defense, space tracking, and/or satellite operations
Experience working as part of an Integration and Test team across multiple engineering disciplines
Experience as a member of a team integrating large, complex systems comprised of diverse HW and SW elements
Experience with large ground data processing systems integration
Experience with radar processing algorithms or software integration
Ability to support Integration and Test/Checkout (IATC) of Hardware and Software configuration items
Ability to document and record integration activities, including plans, procedures, results, and deficiencies
International integration and/or test experience
Software development integration and test methodologies
Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies
CompTIA Security+ Certification
SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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