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Northrop Grumman · 10 hours ago

Principal/ Sr Principal Software I&T Engineer

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, looking for a Software Integration & Test Engineer to join their team. This role involves technical planning, system integration, and the verification and validation of embedded software systems, ensuring software meets all system-level requirements.

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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive verification of software requirements to ensure alignment with system specifications
Design and develop detailed and robust test cases, test scripts, and test procedures to validate software functionality and performance
Create and deliver clear, concise, and effective test procedures to ensure that software test activities are executed accurately, with resulting data conforming to specified requirements
Work with various Agile teams to ensure all requirements are verified through inspection, analysis, demonstration, or test often by providing test and data reduction scripts
Develop, maintain, and optimize data reduction scripts to enhance efficiency and streamline validation processes
Minimum 10% travel to be expected (to customer, supplier, and other Northrop Grumman locations)

Qualification

Software Integration & TestMATLABSimulinkCommunication ProtocolsAutomated Test ProceduresDebuggingAgile MethodologiesRequirements ManagementWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or another STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years of experience in Software Integration & Test Engineering experience, or related technical fields, or a Master's degree in Systems Engineering or another STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3 years of experience in Software Integration & Test or related technical fields, PHD Systems Engineering or another STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline
Proficiency with MathWorks development tools, including MATLAB and Simulink
Hands-on experience with one or more communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 or RS-422
Experience integrating hardware and software in a lab environment
Skilled in writing both automated and manual test procedures to validate system functionality
Extensive background in software integration, and testing processes
Experience supporting test investigations and debugging efforts
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or another STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8 years of experience in Software Integration & Test Engineering experience, or related technical fields, or a Master's degree in Systems Engineering or another STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years of experience in Software Integration & Test or related technical fields, PHD Systems Engineering or another STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3 years of experience in Software Integration & Test Engineering experience, or related technical fields
Proficiency with MathWorks development tools, including MATLAB and Simulink
Hands-on experience with one or more communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 or RS-422
Experience integrating hardware and software in a lab environment
Skilled in writing both automated and manual test procedures to validate system functionality
Extensive background in software integration, and testing processes
Experience supporting test investigations and debugging efforts
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA

Preferred

Strong hands-on experience with Ethernet protocols
Experience with GPS and Inertial navigation systems
Proficient in applying DO-178C safety-critical software verification processes, ensuring compliance with rigorous aerospace and defense industry standards
Well-versed in Agile development methodologies and tools, with practical experience using JIRA for issue tracking and team collaboration
Skilled in utilizing IBM Rational DOORS for requirements management and traceability throughout the development lifecycle
Active DoD Secret Clearance

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Elizabeth Pitts-Madonna
VP, Talent, Northrop Grumman Corporation
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