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2026 Associate Test Engineer / 2026 Test Engineer - Vandenburg CA - Northrop Grumman
QA Engineer
Associate Test Engineer responsible for designing, executing, and automating test cases for aerospace systems using Python and Selenium, while managing defects in JIRA and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and Selenium for embedded and software components.
- Design and execute manual test cases, perform regression testing, and document results.
- Track defects in JIRA, collaborate with developers to resolve issues, and verify fixes.
- Participate in requirements reviews, create test plans, and define test metrics.
- Assist in continuous integration pipeline setup and test environment management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in software or systems testing.
- Proficiency in Python scripting and Selenium WebDriver.
- Experience with test management tools such as JIRA.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.