Associate Software Test Engin with Security Clearance - Melbourne, FL, United States - Northrop Grumman

Description

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
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel make the transition to civilian careers
Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman's 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept
of Defense Instruction The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days
The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels
SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members

Responsibilities for this internship position are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge
During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role
The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week
Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment
This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training
Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1

This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship

The Mission Systems Software group is seeking an Associate Software Test Engineer/ Software Test Engineer for Subsystem CSCI Testing and Integration support in an Agile Software development environment
This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with a multidisciplinary Integrated Product Team
Candidate must be able to build automated tests using python to conduct incremental component level testing and integration of product functionality

Responsibilities will also include:

• The selected candidate will become familiar with governing standards to include UAI Platform-Store ICD, MIL-STD-1553, OMS and MIL-STD-1760.
• Reviewing, interpreting and analyzing formal and informal requirements
• Creating Test Plans and Procedures that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints
• Executing Test Procedures to ensure requirements compliance
• Supporting development, integration, and execution of test pass/fail quantitative metrics
• Performing troubleshooting as required
• Documenting Test results and creating Test Reports as needed
• Writing Defects and Software discrepancies
• Performing Component to

Component Integration

Basic Qualifications:
Associate Software Test Engineer

• Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline and 0 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and program access
• Experience scripting using python
• Experience integrating and testing software subsystems into systems

Basic Qualifications:
Software Test Engineer

• Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline and 2 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and program access
• Experience scripting using python

Experience integrating and testing software subsystems into systems Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
• Familiarity with software requirements tools such as DOORS
• Familiarity with testing and integrating safety critical systems (C/C++ software)
• Familiarity with software development tools such as Git, CMake, VectorCAST, and Eclipse
• Knowledge of Linux systems and basic commands
• Familiarity with writing Test Scripts
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite with add-ons like Jira and confluence
• Familiarity with Agile SW development process
• Familiarity with Hardware Software Compatibility matrix process

Salary Range:
$62,200 - $93,400

Salary Range 2:
$75,300 - $112,900 The 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
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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
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Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.