Software Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Software Test Engineer designing applications for Northrop Grumman's Sentinel Program. Collaborating on innovative solutions and ensuring software standards are met in a dynamic environment.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,300 - $131,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software
Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
Ensures software standards are met.

Requirements

What you’ll need

T02 Software Engineer- Bachelors in Science with 2 years of experience, Masters in Science with 0 years of experience, or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree
T03 Principal Software Engineer- Bachelors in Science with 5 years of experience, Masters in Science with 3 years of experience, PhD with 1 years of experience or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree
Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years at time of application
Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
1+ year(s) of experience working Software Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering
1+ year(s) of experience with Java, C++, Python
Experience writing test scripts
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaC++Pythonsoftware testingsoftware development lifecycleagile development methodologycompilersassemblersutility programsoperating systems

Certifications

Bachelors in ScienceMasters in SciencePhDDoD Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) approval