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Sentinel Staff Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

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$169k - $254k/yr Full time Python Senior Developer

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Job Description

Build and lead certifiable test automation for the Sentinel Program with a team focused on scalable engineering, clear documentation, and high-quality delivery. This on-site Staff Software Engineer role in Huntsville, AL supports a Python-based software automation test architecture, with technical authority across the software test lifecycle and collaboration across multiple sites.

Compensation: USD 169,000 - 253,600 per year. Standard work schedule: 9/80 (nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off). Travel: Yes, 25% of the time.

What you’ll do

Set the technical direction for the Software Test team, ensuring alignment to program goals and schedules.
Define and guide software design approaches for the Python framework and SRCT integrations.
Establish and enforce architecture and coding standards to support scalability, maintainability, and compliance.
Lead efforts to achieve timely certification of requirements, removing technical obstacles and managing technical risk.
Coordinate software test activities across multiple sites to ensure consistent processes, quality, and communication.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop robust test methodologies, maintain requirements traceability to test cases, and produce complete test documentation.
Design, implement, and maintain automated test environments that improve coverage, efficiency, and repeatability.
Mentor team members through feedback and knowledge sharing, supporting continuous learning and improvement.
Plan and coordinate software test release activities in line with broader program schedules, resolving dependencies and risks.
Provide judgment on course of action to meet program objectives in partnership with systems engineering, software development, and management.
Oversee product quality and delivery timeliness, identifying issues early and driving remediation before customer or milestone impact.
Serve as the primary technical test representative in reviews with senior management and customer stakeholders, communicating status, risks, and recommendations.

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years with a master’s degree, or 8+ years with a Ph.D, or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship required, with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application (current and within scope, less than 6 years), and ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
At least 1 year leading projects and/or driving team performance to meet schedule commitments.
Minimum of 2 years demonstrating experience in embedded and/or application software test planning and test execution.
Strong Python proficiency, including developing, debugging, and maintaining software and/or test scripts.
Experience managing a product team and delivering periodic, process-driven releases for a government customer.
Background in software testing and troubleshooting, including participation in or support of a Software Review Board (SRB) or equivalent governance process.
Experience developing and reviewing requirements, including vertical traceability across a program-defined specification/document tree.
Experience using Cameo (MagicDraw/Cameo Systems Modeler) or equivalent MBSE tooling.
Experience supporting informal integration and formal qualification test efforts.
Experience developing Basis of Estimate (BOE) artifacts and supporting IMS and Initial/Interim Financial Commitment (IFC) planning activities.

Preferred qualifications

Requirements for leadership experience on medium-to-large, complex programs.
Hands-on software automation scripting development and integration experience.
Python application framework proficiency (for example, Django, Flask, or similar).
Practical experience in a SAFe Agile environment (PI planning, ART ceremonies, backlog management).
Working knowledge of the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and Bitbucket.
Strong understanding of DO-178 airworthiness processes and artifact generation, including HLR and LLR development and mapping to Segment/System/Software traceability.
Familiarity with Real-Time Component Framework (RTCF) concepts and implementation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across large, multi-disciplinary teams, in both leadership and individual contributor roles.

Technologies

Python
Software Requirements Checker Tool (SRCT)
Cameo (MagicDraw/Cameo Systems Modeler), MagicDraw, Cameo Systems Modeler
Django, Flask
Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Bitbucket)
DO-178

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

Relocation and clearance

Relocation assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.
Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Secret

Application period: Estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, though it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

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