Principal Engineer Software – UI Automated Test Lead (26-452) Space AHT
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$104k - $155k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain an automated UI testing framework for C2BMC User Interface products.
- Develop and enhance Java and Python UI software, including automation, test harnesses, and UI components.
- Create and integrate Sikuli-based automated UI test cases into program workflows.
- Translate legacy code into modern architecture to improve maintainability, performance, and testability.
- Lead UI development and automation efforts by setting technical direction, standards, and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers in UI development, automated testing, and tool usage.
- Use GitLab, Confluence, and JIRA to plan, track, and deliver work.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate project status and risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field plus 5 years of experience; or a related master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience; or 9 years of relevant experience in place of a degree.
- Current, active Government-issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher, such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, or CND.
- Current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application; the posting also states Top Secret clearance is required to start.
- Experience designing and executing automated UI tests and developing UI software with Java and Python.
- Experience developing automated UI test cases with Sikuli.
- Strong Java software engineering experience, including design, implementation, debugging, and maintenance.
- Experience with GitLab for source control, CI, and collaboration, plus Confluence and JIRA.
- Experience leading UI development efforts and mentoring junior engineers.
- Preferred experience with Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, ClearCase, Jenkins, NASA WorldWind or similar visualization frameworks, missile defense, and Agile development.
Benefits
- Health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, and training and development.
- Flexible work arrangements are listed among the benefits, while this position specifically requires on-site work with no remote option.
- No relocation assistance is available.
- The role requires travel 10% of the time and requires a security clearance 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).