Northrop Grumman's Sensing & Secure Solutions Operating Unit is actively seeking a talented Test Automation expert to join a Northrop Grumman primed program. This position's work location is in Annapolis Junction Maryland and is part of the Mission Systems Sector within Northrop Grumman.
Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.
Job Description
• Work in a team environment utilizing Agile process to automate test procedures
• Develop and execute test procedures to ensure all acceptance criteria are met and the software quality conforms to established policy and standards.
• Perform regression testing as required.
• Develop and implement test plans and procedures using the testing tools.
• Document test results and issues.
• Provides support to Independent, Validation, & Verification (IV & V) test team during acceptance testing, including test procedure walkthroughs, and answering questions on software functionality.
• Participates in the agile ceremonies and interface with the agile team(s) and other program staff as required.
• Improve our continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring that we can roll out frequent, robust releases
• Responsible for the design, development, and support of test cases for functional and non-functional domains, solving the most complex escalated issues
• Supports the execution of test reports and reviews and acts on recommendations for product or design changes
• Manages the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of testing procedures and strategies for products, systems, components or modifications, ensuring alignment to functional / non-functional requirements
Basic Qualifications
• An active TS/SCI Full-scope Clearance with poly through MD customer is required to start
• BS + 14 years of exp; MS + 12 years of exp; PhD + 9 years of exp is required.
• Experience writing Python scripts
• Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles
• Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs)
• Expert level understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
• Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks (Selenium)
• Experience with Java, C++, or Python
• Experience using UI automation software (Selenium)