✦ Luna Orbit — QA & Testing

Sentinel Associate Software Test Engineer/ Software Test Engineer - 17784*

at Northrop Grumman

📍 United States-Utah-Roy Unknown 💰 $65K – $109K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $65K – $109K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 2+ years
Education Bachelor's in relevant field of study or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
Category QA & Testing

About this role

This role involves developing and executing manual and automated tests for defense software systems, ensuring verification and validation of software requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop test cases
  • Execute manual and automated tests
  • Prepare detailed test reports
  • Support formal verification
  • Perform data analysis

Technical Overview

Focuses on software testing in defense systems, utilizing verification tools, test labs, and data analysis to support system validation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level software test engineer with 2+ years of experience in automated and manual testing, holding an active DoD Secret clearance. They should have strong collaboration skills and experience supporting verification in defense or aerospace projects.

Must-Have Skills

Active DoD Secret clearanceUS CitizenshipExperience with automated and manual testingTest planning and executionData analysis

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with software verificationExperience in defense or aerospace industryRegression testingTest equipment development

Tools & Platforms

Test labsVerification tools

Required Skills

Automated testingManual testingTest planningTest executionVerificationData analysisTest reportsSoftware development

Hard Skills

Automated testingManual testingTest planningTest executionTest reportsVerificationData analysisSoftware developmentTest equipmentTest procedures

Soft Skills

Cognitive diversityIntellectual curiosityCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Certifications

Required

Active DoD Secret clearance

Industry & Role

Industry Defense
Job Function Software testing and verification for defense systems
Role Subtype QA & Testing

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Secret
Visa Sponsorship Not Specified

Keywords for Your Resume

Software Test EngineerAutomated testingManual testingTest planningTest executionVerificationTest reportsData analysisSoftware developmentDefenseSecret clearanceTest equipmentTest proceduresRegression testingVerification supportActive DoD Secret clearance

Deal Breakers

Lack of active Secret clearance, No US citizenship, Less than 2 years testing experience, Inability to obtain security clearance

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