Test Engineer Level 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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-identifies 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 1322.29. 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.

GCCS-J is the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Command and Control (C2) system of record. GCCS-J supports commanders and warfighers as they conduct joint and multinational operations by providing a fused picture of the battlespace within an integrated system that is supporting Joint Warfighter needs today. GCCS-J is focused on meeting emerging operational needs through sustainment and synchronization support to operational baselines (Global, Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and three product areas (Situational Awareness, Infrastructure, and Intelligence). Along with sustainment and synchronization, GCCS-J will focus on modifying and enhancing elements or capabilities to implement new requirements, enhance functionality, increase efficiency, or lower operating/deployment costs incorporating agile technologies and capabilities.

The position also involves providing support for set-up and staffing of system demonstrations.  Some travel is required (less than 25%), but every effort is made to deconflict with personal responsibilities.  The work environment is that of a casual small-company feel but backed by large-company resources and infrastructure.  Career growth opportunities range from program-specific test lead roles to lateral transitions toward systems or software engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Full life cycle product testing to include but not limited unit, functional, and integration testing on a variety of architectures and target hardware platforms.
• Perform as an individual contributor on an Agile Scrum team.
• Support troubleshooting with development staff.
• Contributes to the development of software documentation.
• Provide product demonstrations, acquire user feedback, and User Experience (UX) input.

Basic Qualifications for a Test Engineer

• Bachelors in science with 2 years’ experience, Masters degree with 0 years’ experience, or 6 years of experience in lieu of degree
•  All other basic qualifications

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Test Engineer

• Bachelors in science with 5 years’ experience, Masters degree with 3 years’ experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree
•  All other basic qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

• Experience developing test steps, cases, plans, and documents.
• Experience mapping test steps to requirements.
• User level experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and verbal/written communication skills with the ability to work within a team environment.
• US citizen with a final Secret clearance.
• Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29

Preferred Qualifications:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Experience with Global Command and Control System–Joint (GCCS J) as either an operator or system administrator.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration-level experience.
• Experience with Windows (Client and Server) system administration-level experience.
• Experience with Agile Software Development practices.
• Experience with development/execution/maintenance of functional/system/integration-level test cases/test plans.
• Experience with Automated Software Testing (developing/executing).
• Strong leadership qualities, initiative, and desire to independently research and experiment with emerging technologies and libraries within defined testing practices.
• Global Command and Control Systems – Joint (GCCS-J) and/or equivalent systems familiarity
• Familiarity with:
  • DevSecOps
  • Docker and Kubernetes
  • Automated container deployment and scanning
  • Running performance tests and debugging techniques
• Understanding of networking and network troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.).
• Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) Systems.
• Top Secret / SCI clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

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.