At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. 

We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Test Engineer based out of Annapolis Junction, MD.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

What You'll get to Do:

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures using the testing tools to ensure all acceptance criteria are met and the software quality conforms to established policy and standards.
• Work in a team environment utilizing Agile processes to automate test cases and procedures for functional and non-functional domains, solving the most complex escalated issues
• Participate in agile ceremonies and interface with the agile team(s) and other program staff as required.
• Improve our continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring that we can roll out frequent, robust releases

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields from an accredited university with 8 years of related experience,
• A current, active final DoD Top Secret Clearance is required to be considered, with the ability to be cleared to the TS/SCI level immediately after starting.
• Experience developing automated tests.
• Experience working System Test.            
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles.
• Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs).
• Familiarity with testing principles, best practices, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Experience as a member of an Agile Scrum team
• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with Eggplant test automation tool
• Ability to debug complex integrated applications or test setup issues

This position requires full time work onsite at our Annapolis Junction, MD location AND/OR Hanover, MD customer location.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!