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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Automation Software Engineer - Level 5 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $253,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Cisco Nexus Switches, Scrum Methodology, Requirements Management, Robotic Automation Software, Verification and Validation (Software), Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Cucumber (Software), Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm7wfq ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience - OR - Master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience - OR - PhD with 8 years of relevant experience. _Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree_ . + Requires an **active** U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret ( **TS** )/Sensitive Compartmented Information ( **SCI** ) clearance [ **TS/SCI** ] current and within scope, **at time of application** , with the ability to reasonably succeed a counterintelligence polygraph + Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) + Experience working in a software Agile delivery framework leading cross-functional teams. + Experience with product lifecycles for new and existing products (replacement for must have product development experience). + Ability to understand wants vs. needs of internal and external stakeholders. + Experience converting technical and business requirements into Epics, Features, and User Stories. + Experience in the use of Python software language + Experience with one or more of the following Test automation frameworks and tools: Behave, Zephyr, Cucumber, RFT, Robot Framework + Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Nexus + Experience with CI/CD orchestration utilizing Jenkins and GitLab Preferred Qualifications: + Current/Active CI or FS polygraph + STEM degree + Experience in the use of Java, C, or C++ software languages + Detailed familiarity with space system operational documentation + Have current read on to program for immediate program access + Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) + Familiarity with requirements management in Doors and Cameo + Current CompTIA Security + certification + Agile Product Owner and/or Scrum Master certifications ## Description Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. **Northrop Grumman's Space Sector** invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a senior **_Test Automation Software Engineer_** **_- Level 5_** located in **Morrisville, NC or Aurora, CO** , you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. **This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.** This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. What You'll get to Do: + Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. + Analyses are performed at all levels of total system products to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. + Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. + Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. + Maintain existing operations procedures and keep up to date to include lessons learned from real-time performance. + Develop new procedures as required. Interface with program and customer personnel. 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