Test Engineer - Level 2

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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.

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Test Engineer - II to join our team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC) on the Threat Products and Services Agile Release Train (ART). The TPS ART offers opportunities to support the U.S. Missile Defense Agency through the development of Modeling and Simulation applications used in warfighter training and exercises, concept evaluation, developmental engineering, testing and verification, and assessment.

The selected Test Engineer II will support the Threat Products and Services product line of the DE Task Order SWDC. This position requires a test engineer to support the development of modeling and simulation of threat software. This includes designing, testing, analyzing, benchmarking, validation and verification, documenting, and integrating simulation products for the organization.

• Testing new capabilities, documenting new features, and analyzing simulation performance. Develop, document, and execute test cases, test scripts, and test plans to validate software functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Supporting agile software team within the context of a larger team.
• Supporting the development of simulation and software architecture.
• Researching technical details related to various missile defense systems to better support software development and testing.
• Execute and support system integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, and end-to-end testing for software solutions.
• Contribute to sprint planning by estimating testing tasks and working collaboratively with the team to ensure on-time delivery of quality deliverables.
• Work closely with systems engineers, software developers, and product owners to align on test objectives and outcomes.
• Provide hands‑on training sessions for end‑users to ensure proper understanding and utilization of the software.
• Identify opportunities to enhance test strategies, tools, and processes to improve team performance and software quality.
• Act as an advocate for quality within the development process, promoting best practices for testing and validation.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast‑paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience.
• A current active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to adapt to ambiguity, take initiative, and effectively work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and customer personnel.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
• Understanding of software development and Linux platform.
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, or JavaScript).
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