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Northrop Grumman

Test Design Software Engineer / Principal Test Design Software Engineer

waynesboro, VA

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About this opportunity

Northrop Grumman lists this Test Design Software Engineer / Principal Test Design Software Engineer opportunity in waynesboro, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: No. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

This position is based out of Waynesboro, VA, and will be 100% on-site.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design creative and flexible HW/SW solutions with a motivated team of experts

SW Design Examples: Real Time, Pre and Post Processing Data Analytics

UI/UX Design

Instrument Drivers and Utilities

Process Automation

Firmware Design for simulation and control

SW/HW integration

Requirements verification

Actively support the investigation, resolution and documentation of product anomalies

Understanding Design to Cost

Basic Qualifications — Test Design Software Engineer

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, master’s degree with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

Experience with SDLC

Experience working in an Agile Environment

Experience with software languages C, C#, C++, Python

Experience with SW integration

Effective verbal and written communication

Basic Qualifications — Principal Test Design Software Engineer

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

Experience with SDLC

Experience working in an Agile Environment

Experience with software languages C, C#, C++, Python

Experience with SW integration

Effective verbal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline

Experience with hands‑on troubleshooting

Experience with PLC/HMI Software (e.g., RS View, RS Logix 5000)

Experience with Hardware Driver Development

Experience with FPGA programming

Firmware design experience a plus

Experience with RTOS

Experience with LabWindows CVI, or AMAX a huge plus

Technical Lead experience

Active Secret clearance

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.

Your benefits will include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 – $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Worksite address

waynesboro, VA, 22980, US

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