Software Test Engineer

Principal Software Quality EngineerAt 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Software Quality Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Melbourne, FL, at the Melbourne campus. Telecommute/remote is not an option for this position. This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80, to allow employees every other Friday off.The Principal Software Quality will provide highly technical feedback during code review to ensure compliance with standards and best practices and that the code is correct, efficient, and maintainable. They will implement tools that aid in the collection and analysis of data relevant to Software Quality's statement of work. The Principal Software Quality will also:Perform process audits of software development processes to assure compliance to policies, both onsite and at supplier sitesReview customer, system and software requirements to ensure the flow down of requirements is complete and unambiguousParticipate in contractual reviews and audits, program meetings, and configuration control board meetingsExamine the products associated with the preparation and configuration control of software test environments to assess the team's readiness to enter formal testingCollect and analyze quality metrics on software activitiesPeer review software documents to ensure appropriate content and adherence to standardsInterpret customer technical, software, and quality requirements and ensure those requirements are integrated into program plans, specifications, and product documentsEnsure compliance with contract program, quality, organizational, and industry alert requirementsProvide oversight in discrepancy review and software failure investigations as well as cause and corrective action determinations. Analyze and interpret trends and execute improvements on key metrics.Facilitate thorough root cause analysis on deficiencies and ensure appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented in a timely mannerMonitor execution of formal software tests to ensure tests are executed in accordance with approved test procedures, requirements are fully verified, and that all test procedures and software anomalies are documented and tracked to closureBasic Qualifications: Principal Software Quality EngineerBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, another STEM degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of software experience or a Master's degree in one of the above disciplines with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 0 years of experienceExperience coding in Java, C++, or PythonUnderstanding of software engineering principles, practices, and theoriesAbility to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems and software problem tracking tools such as DOORs, Jira, Confluence, and BitBucketKnowledge of waterfall, spiral, or Agile life cyclesActive in-scope Secret Clearance with ability to acquire and maintain Special Program Access prior to startingPrimary Level Salary Range: $82,000.00 - $123,000.00 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.