Test Engineer / Principal Test Engineer (skillbridge)

Internship Opportunity At Northrop Grumman

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.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last six months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as Active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week.

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: Has served at least 180 days on active duty, Is within 12 months of separation or retirement, Will receive an honorable discharge, Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS, Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months, Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

The position also involves providing support for set-up and staffing of system demonstrations. Some travel is required (less than 25%), but every effort is made to deconflict with personal responsibilities. The work environment is that of a casual small-company feel but backed by large-company resources and infrastructure. Career growth opportunities range from program-specific test lead roles to lateral transitions toward systems or software engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Full life cycle product testing to include but not limited unit, functional, and integration testing on a variety of architectures and target hardware platforms.
• Perform as an individual contributor on an Agile Scrum team.
• Support troubleshooting with development staff.
• Contributes to the development of software documentation.
• Provide product demonstrations, acquire user feedback, and User Experience (UX) input.

Basic Qualifications for a Test Engineer

• Bachelors in science with 2 years' experience, Masters degree with 0 years' experience, or 6 years of experience in lieu of degree
• All other basic qualifications

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Test Engineer

• Bachelors in science with 5 years' experience, Masters degree with 3 years' experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree
• All other basic qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Experience developing test steps, cases, plans, and documents.
• Experience mapping test steps to requirements.
• User level experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and verbal/written communication skills with the ability to work within a team environment.
• US citizen with a final Secret clearance.
• Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration-level experience.
• Experience with Windows (Client and Server) system administration-level experience.
• Experience with Agile Software Development practices.
• Experience with development/execution/maintenance of functional/system/integration-level test cases/test plans.
• Experience with Automated Software Testing (developing/executing).
• Strong leadership qualities, initiative, and desire to independently research and experiment with emerging technologies and libraries within defined testing practices.
• Global Command and Control Systems – Joint (GCCS-J) and/or equivalent systems familiarity.
• Familiarity with: DevSecOps, Docker and Kubernetes, Automated container deployment and scanning, Running performance tests and debugging techniques.
• Understanding of networking and network troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.).
• Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) Systems.
• Top Secret / SCI clearance.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For a complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.