Software Integration & Test Engineer / Principal Software Integration & Test Engineer (AHT)
- Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for an Integration and Test Engineer/ Principal Integration and Test Engineer based out of Melbourne FL. Our Team develops and supports state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems.
Responsibilities:
- Author Software Test Plans, Procedures, Subsystem Acceptance Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
- Execute test artifacts for developmental, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing
- Develop automated test approaches for new software capabilities
- Compile test data, identify gaps, and recommend procedural changes
- Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and support organic/COTS SW/HW integration in the labs
- Working with SW development teams to document and resolve SW issues.
- Provide on‑site support for fielded products
- May require travel up to two weeks at a time for planning meetings, testing events, and customer support
All work must be performed on-site in Melbourne, FL
Basic Qualifications:
- US Citizenship and Active DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation)
- For Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience
- For Principal Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience
- Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements.
- Extensive experience with automated testing tools (e.g., TestComplete) and scripting languages.
- Strong background in SW/HW integration/troubleshooting/test principles, COTS software incorporation, and field support.
- Proven track record of developing test automation and data collection methods within CI/CD pipelines.
- Advanced hands‑on system troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
- CompTIA Security+ Certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 certification)
- Ability to lead technical interfaces with suppliers and customer
Preferred (nice to have) Qualifications:
- Experience working with requirements development
- Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies.
- Strong interpersonal and analytic skills
- Experience with current military Mission Planning Systems such as Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), AFMSS and/or PFPS
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or Special Access Programs clearance
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team.
Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship and Active DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within last 5 years or under continuous evaluation)
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years experience (Integration) or 5+ years experience (Principal)
- Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0+ years experience (Integration) or 3+ years experience (Principal)
- Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements
- Extensive experience with automated testing tools (e.g., TestComplete) and scripting languages
- Strong background in SW/HW integration, troubleshooting, test principles, COTS software incorporation, and field support
- Proven track record developing test automation and data collection methods within CI/CD pipelines
- Advanced hands-on system troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
- CompTIA Security+ Certification or equivalent DoD 8570 certification
- Ability to lead technical interfaces with suppliers and customers
- Experience working with requirements development
- Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and develop efficiencies
- Strong interpersonal and analytic skills
- Experience with military Mission Planning Systems such as JMPS, AFMSS and/or PFPS
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or Special Access Programs clearance
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team
- All work must be performed on-site in Melbourne, FL
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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