Principal Engineer, Testing

Northrop Grumman

. Provide Test design, Test execution support for Teamcenter (2406, 2412) RAC and Active workspace (6.x) client as per customized Business process .

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $94,200 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSDLCTFS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Test design, Test execution support for Teamcenter (2406, 2412) RAC and Active workspace (6.x) client as per customized Business process
Design and execute test cases and test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of PLM software
Identify and report defects, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution
Perform root cause analysis on missed defects and mitigate gaps discovered
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets customer requirements and there is sufficient test coverage
Participate in the development of testing strategies, methodologies, and standards
Provide technical support to stakeholders as required
Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in PLM Teamcenter testing
Participate in development / Execution of automated regression test scripts and configurations in a Teamcenter environment
Contribute to training manuals and maintenance guidelines for the Regression test scripts
Perform root cause analysis, debug problems in the Teamcenter environment, and work with the appropriate technical teams to develop, test, and implement remedies to prevent escapes
Evaluate, define, configure, and institute Test management tools, processes, and infrastructure to support Mission PLM development work
Execute testing across the entire PLM environment, including COTS software, configured COTS software, and full custom software including multiple integrations and middleware
Advocate for enhancing regression test coverage and automation of test scripts development
Provide testing status, generate reports, track metrics, and create test closure reports
Implement appropriate test techniques for test design and implementation
Adhere to the defect management process
Archive and organize test results and artifacts using configuration management tools
Keep current with advances in test practices and methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six (6) years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM)
Five (5) years with Masters
Four (4) years with PhD
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools and processes
Experience with complex Product Lifecycle Management Systems, especially Teamcenter applications related to Engineering and Manufacturing
Ability to design test cases, execute and report defects on multiple environments
Strong experience of test management tools such as TFS or JIRA
Working knowledge of multiple Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC) and industry standard development methodologies
Experience with defect tracking tools and test case management systems
Knowledge of performing test activity in an Agile environment
Experience with Teamcenter
Experience with Integration validation
Experience with Azure Dev Ops and Git or similar tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

test designtest executiontest casestest plansroot cause analysisautomated regression test scriptsdefect managementtest techniquesintegration validationsoftware testing methodologies

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingtechnical supportreportingmetrics trackingtraining developmentadvocacy for test coverage