Sentinel - Principal​/Sr. Principal Software Quality Engineer; Secret Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is expanding its world‑class team of Principal & Senior Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineers in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent
program.

These roles may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Seeking experienced Principal & Senior Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineers skilled in the following areas:

• Developing and implementing Software Quality Assurance plans.
• Developing and using metrics for process health and performance monitoring
• Acting as a liaison between local personnel, suppliers, and customers
• Evaluation, tracing, and analysis of requirements
• Experience in software build testing, qualification, and Integration and Test

Desired Software Tools include:

• JIRA
• Confluence
• Jazz
• DOORS
• SAP
• Ability to read and understand Software Code (C++, Java, Python)

Requirements & Clearance:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science Degree with 5 yrs. experience ; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.
• Active secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Special Access Clearance

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category:
Engineering