Software Automated Test Developer - Level 3/4
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Redondo Beach, CA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$114k - $213k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated integration test procedures using Robot Framework or a comparable keyword-driven framework.
- Design repeatable, reliable, pipeline-enabled integration testing approaches and contribute to regression test suites and automated quality gates.
- Build and maintain test inputs, scripts, drivers, and stubs for CSCI-level and lower-level verification testing.
- Analyze software requirements and interfaces to derive automated test coverage.
- Troubleshoot test failures, review logs and telemetry, isolate defects, and document test results.
- Support test readiness reviews, anomaly tracking, test reporting, and verification closure evidence.
- Integrate automated tests with test drivers, simulators, telemetry sources, databases, and CI/CD workflows where applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master of Science with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year.
- Experience with software verification testing in complex software systems.
- Experience developing and executing automated test scripts and frameworks, including Robot Framework or a comparable framework.
- Experience with scripting or programming for test automation, such as Python or shell scripting.
- Experience analyzing software interfaces, requirements, and test results for defect identification and root-cause analysis.
- Familiarity with configuration-managed test artifacts, defect tracking, and technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of Flight Dynamics concepts applicable to testing and verification.
- Ability to work across systems, software, and test teams.
- DOD Secret Level clearance required; active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
- Preferred experience includes space-program ground software testing, distributed or real-time systems, test data management, requirements verification, formal test procedures, and tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, or DOORS.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k), life insurance, educational assistance, employee assistance programs, and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off, company-paid holidays, health and wellness resources, and employee discounts.
- Flexible schedules, including a possible 9/80 work schedule.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Full-time position with 10% travel and a Secret clearance required to start.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).