Staff Cyber Software Test Engineer with Security Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: No 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 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'll support you with expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll 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 Staff Cyber Software Test Engineer / Test Automation Engineer based out of Chantilly, VA. Do you enjoy learning about new technologies and how they can be used to provide cutting-edge services for our customers? Are you a test engineer who focuses on quality, takes pride in finding defects, and understands the importance of delivering defect-free applications? Do you have a knack for building automation into your testing process to streamline the test cycle? Are you someone who embraces and encourages agile software development? If so, then join Northrop Grumman to become a member of a team engaged in testing mission-critical software for the Intelligence Community. This is a challenging hands-on technical opportunity for a Test Engineer to join a high performing team of professionals developing and testing leading-edge software systems including mobile applications and wireless technologies. We are looking for a Test Engineer who has a background of working closely with other members of a technical development team. The Test Engineer should be familiar with software development life cycle processes and with various software testing methods. What You'll Get to Do: Work as a member of an agile software development test team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment learning new tools and processes
Test new software applications in various environments (e.g. Windows, Linux, Android) and verify software integration with wireless services and custom hardware technologies
Validate software requirements through functional, usability, performance, security, compatibility, ad-hoc, internationalization, and regression tests
Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and procedures for software systems
Participate in cross-functional team meetings, decision-making, and technical discussion
Review user stories and backlog items, analyze testability of requirements, and provide feedback
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to clarify user stories and determine appropriate testing scenarios to validate the iterative development of products against functional and technical specifications
Identify and track software defects during sprint cycles
Timely identification of issues and effectively communicate impact to software developers, project managers, and appropriate parties to facilitate issue resolutions
Demonstrate software capabilities at the completion of sprints to key stakeholders to ensure solutions meet customer requirements
Work closely with development teams to define new product functionality
Conduct test case reviews and ensure all test activities are properly executed and documented according to our client's standards
Configure hardware and software test equipment
Troubleshoot and isolate system failures
Clearly identify and document defects and collaborate with the development team to prioritize bugs until resolution
Articulate open issues and risks to management in a timely manner and make recommendations Basic Qualifications: Clearance: Candidate must currently have an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph to be considered
Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience, a master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience, a PhD with 8 years of relevant experience, or 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience with test automation to include design, development, and debugging of tests
Experience with test automation tools (e.g., SmartBear TestComplete) and frameworks
Experience with various aspects of software and/or hardware testing
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and self-manage multiple project tasks
Proficiency with computer hardware and software systems, and the ability to validate proper implementation and functionality between various systems and interfaces
Experience translating requirements and user stories into functional test plans
Ability to use strong analytical skills to identify, characterize and isolate issues, and troubleshoot to present options for correcting those issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write well-articulated test plans and facilitate product demonstrations
Ability to articulate and document defects in a timely manner, and collaborate with the development team and management to prioritize bugs until resolution Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency with writing custom automation scripts using a programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, etc.)
Experience with testing mobile applications on Android devices
Experience with agile management software (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.)
Experience with installing virtual machines
Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies
Familiarity with computer security measures
Proficiency with UNIX command lines
Self-starter with the ability to pick up and learn new products with little supervision as well as provide leadership on assigned projects
Ability to provide testing best practices to other team members
Experience with providing test estimation to management and project teams 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. 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. Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values . The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility . At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. Salary Range: $155,500.00 - $233,300.00 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 . click apply for full job details