Principal Engineer Software – UI Automated Test Lead (26-452) Space AHT

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Benefits overview link

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Principal Engineer Software – UI Automated Test Lead to design and implement a UI automation framework for the C2BMC UI. You will lead UI automation across the capability, translating legacy code and mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires strong Java and Python software development, Sikuli-based UI testing, and leadership to set best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field with 5 years of experience; or Master’s with 3 years; or 9 years alternative.
• Active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher at time of application and maintained throughout contract.
• Active in-scope Government-issued Secret clearance to start.
• Experience with User Interface Automated Testing, Java and Python development.
• Experience developing automated test cases with Sikuli for UI automation.
• Experience with GitLab for source control, CI, and collaboration.
• Experience leading UI development and automation efforts; mentoring junior engineers.
• Proficient in Confluence and JIRA; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a UI automated testing framework for C2BMC UI products.
• Develop and enhance UI software in Java and Python, including automation and test harnesses.
• Translate legacy code into modern architecture to improve maintainability and testability.
• Develop automated UI test cases using Sikuli and integrate into workflows.
• Lead development efforts within UI capabilities and set technical direction.
• Mentor junior engineers on UI development and automation practices.
• Use GitLab, Confluence, and JIRA to plan, track, and deliver work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment; communicate status and risks.

Skills

UI automation testing

Java

Python

Sikuli

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Mentoring

Team leadership

Test framework design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Alternative: 9 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Eclipse

Maven

GitLab

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Position Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Software – UI Automated Test Lead (26-452) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

This position is for the User Interface Automated Test Lead on the C2BMC program. The candidate will be responsible for software development in Java and Python for the C2BMC User Interface (UI). Under minimal direction, the Automated Test Lead will design and implement an automated testing framework for the suite of C2BMC UI products and will lead UI automation efforts across the capability. The successful candidate must be skilled in translating legacy code to modern architecture, providing technical leadership across UI test and development, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently in a highly dynamic environment.

Essential Functions

• Design, implement, and maintain a UI automated testing framework for C2BMC User Interface products
• Develop and enhance UI software in Java and Python, including automation, test harnesses, and UI components
• Translate legacy code into modern architecture, improving maintainability, performance, and testability
• Develop automated test cases for UI using tools such as Sikuli, integrating them into program workflows
• Lead development efforts within UI capabilities, setting technical direction and best practices for UI automation and development
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on UI development, automated testing, and tool usage
• Use common software development and management tools (e.g., GitLab, Confluence, JIRA) to plan, track, and deliver work
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and operate in a highly dynamic environment, communicating status and risks clearly

Basic Qualifications

• Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA‑Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in‑scope Government‑issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Experience with User Interface Automated Testing, including design and execution of automated UI test cases
• User Interface development experience with Java and Python
• Experience developing automated test cases with Sikuli for UI automation
• Experience with GitLab for source control, CI, and collaboration
• Experience leading development efforts within User Interface capabilities, providing technical direction and oversight
• Experience mentoring junior engineers on UI development and automation practices
• Use of common software development and management tools such as Confluence and JIRA
• Engineering and software development background with strong Java experience, including design, implementation, debugging, and maintenance of Java‑based applications
• Professional Skills Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of UI automation and development tasks
• Ability to work effectively in a highly dynamic environment, managing changing priorities and requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Tools & Frameworks Familiarity with Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, ClearCase, and Jenkins
• Experience generating pipelines with Jenkins in support of CI/CD workflows
• Experience with NASA WorldWind or similar visualization frameworks
• Domain & Process Experience within the Missile Defense Domain
• Experience with Scrum‑Agile‑based development
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration / Continuous Development (CI/CD) frameworks and practices
• Experience working in an Agile development environment (highly desired)
• Experience doing automated testing for User Interface (highly desired)

What We Can Offer You

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

Primary Level Salary Range

Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Culture & Career Opportunities

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.