Software Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Software Integration and Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking an Integration and Test Engineer/ Principal Integration and Test Engineer based out of Manhattan Beach, CA.

Our Team develops and supports state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems.

• Author Software Test Plans, Procedures, Subsystem Acceptance Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
• Execute test artifacts for developmental, integration, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Develop automated test approaches for new software capabilities
• Compile test data, identify gaps, and recommend procedural changes
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and support organic/COTS SW/HW integration in the labs
• Working with SW development teams to document and resolve SW issues.
• Provide on‑site support for fielded products
• May require travel up to two weeks at a time for planning meetings, testing events, and customer support

All work must be performed on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA

• US Citizenship and Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation)
• For Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience
• For Principal Integration and Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience
• Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements.
• Extensive experience with automated testing tools (e.g., TestComplete) and scripting languages.
• Strong background in SW/HW integration/troubleshooting/test principles, COTS software incorporation, and field support.
• Proven track record of developing test automation and data collection methods within CI/CD pipelines.