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Principal Test Engineer - Northrop Grumman
QA Engineer
Lead test development and execution for advanced aerospace systems, driving automated test solutions, requirements verification, and cross‑functional collaboration using Python, C++, and modern test tools.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for embedded and mission‑critical hardware/software.
- Lead verification and validation activities, ensuring compliance with system requirements and security standards.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to define test plans, procedures, and success criteria.
- Utilize tools such as DOORS for requirements traceability and manage test data throughout the product lifecycle.
- Mentor junior test engineers and drive continuous improvement of test processes within an Agile environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8+ years of test engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Python and C++ for test script development and hardware interfacing.
- Strong background in test automation, embedded systems, and requirements management (e.g., DOORS).
- Experience working in Agile teams and supporting secret‑level security clearances.
- Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Skills
pythonctest automationagile