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Principal/ Sr Principal Quality Engineer - Northrop Grumman
Software Engineer
Lead advanced quality engineering initiatives for high‑impact defense systems, driving test automation, continuous integration, and rigorous security testing using Python and Agile practices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for complex defense software and hardware systems.
- Lead continuous integration and delivery pipelines, ensuring rapid, reliable releases with automated regression testing.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define quality metrics, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement defect prevention strategies.
- Drive security and compliance testing, integrating static and dynamic analysis tools into the development lifecycle.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 10+ years of quality engineering experience in safety‑critical or defense environments.
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages for test automation.
- Deep knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and test management systems.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and defect tracking tools (JIRA, Bugzilla).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.