Test Automation Software Engineer - Level 5

Northrop Grumman
Morrisville, NC, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Confluence JIRA Automation of Tests Continuous Integration Python (Programming Language) Cisco Nexus Switches Verification and Validation (Software) Software Testing Automation Framework Systems Integration Gitlab Kubernetes Atlassian Tools
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Cucumber (Software) Docker Jenkins

Job description

Experteer Overview As a Senior Test Automation Software Engineer, you will drive automated testing and systems verification for complex space-scale programs. You join a collaborative Space Sector team delivering secure, high-assurance solutions. You translate requirements into automated tests and integrate them within modern CI/CD and agile workflows. You will help ensure performance, reliability and verification across the full system lifecycle, from concept to disposal. This role offers impactful work on mission-critical space systems and opportunities to shape testing practices in a cutting-edge, on-site environment. Compensation / Benefits * Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation analyses for total systems * Analyze system products across all lifecycle stages (concept to disposal) * Convert customer/product requirements into total system hardware/software specifications within constraints * Conduct functional/timeline analyses, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition * Maintain and improve operational procedures; capture lessons learned and create new procedures * Interface with program and customer personnel to align on objectives Tasks * Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s with 10 years OR PhD with 8 years; plus TS/SCI clearance current and in-scope * Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) * Experience in Agile delivery leading cross-functional teams * Experience with product lifecycles for new and existing products * Ability to translate technical and business requirements into Epics/Features/User Stories * Experience in Python * Experience with test automation frameworks (Behave, Zephyr, Cucumber, RFT, Robot Framework) * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Nexus * Experience with CI/CD orchestration using Jenkins and GitLab * Current or prior space domain familiarity and MBSE/Doors/Cameo awareness (preferred) Key requirements * Total Rewards package * health insurance coverage * life and disability insurance * savings plan * company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO)

Requirements

requirements allocation and interface definition * Maintain and improve operational procedures; capture lessons learned and create new procedures * Interface with program and customer personnel to align on objectives Tasks * Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s with 10 years OR PhD with 8 years; plus TS/SCI clearance current and in-scope * Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) * Experience in Agile delivery leading cross-functional teams * Experience with product lifecycles for new and existing products * Ability to translate technical and business requirements into Epics/Features/User Stories * Experience in Python * Experience with test automation frameworks (Behave, Zephyr, Cucumber, RFT, Robot Framework) * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Nexus * Experience with CI/CD orchestration using Jenkins and GitLab * Current or prior space domain familiarity and MBSE/Doors/Cameo awareness (preferred) Key requirements * Total Rewards package * a space insurance coverage * life and disability insurance * savings plan * company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO)

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