Senior Test Automation Engineer TS/SCI Onsite

Northrop Grumman; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

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, you’ll be onsite in Morrisville, NC or Aurora, CO, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This role requires TS/SCI clearance, strong Agile leadership, and hands-on experience with Python, test automation frameworks, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. The position operates on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance current and within scope
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery framework
• Experience converting requirements into Epics, Features, and User Stories
• Experience with Python and at least one of the test automation frameworks (Behave, Zephyr, Cucumber, RFT, Robot Framework)
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Nexus
• Experience with CI/CD orchestration using Jenkins and GitLab
• Knowledge of MBSE and Doors/Cameo is a plus
• Excellent communication with internal/external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning and system integration analyses
• Translate customer requirements into hardware/software specifications
• Maintain and develop procedures and interface with program personnel
• Support verification, validation, and lifecycle activities
• Ensure solutions meet technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Lead cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery environment

Skills

JIRA & Confluence

Agile delivery

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitLab

Epics/Features/User Stories

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years experience

Master’s degree + 10 years experience

PhD + 8 years experience

STEM degree

Tools

Nexus

Job description

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, you’ll be onsite in Morrisville, NC or Aurora, CO, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This role requires TS/SCI clearance, strong Agile leadership, and hands-on experience with Python, test automation frameworks, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. The position operates on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.