The Central Region Systems Engineering organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Software Systems Integration Engineer - Level 4 based out of Aurora, CO.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Job responsibilities:
Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for completing systems
Coordinates integrated testing activities
Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program
Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations
Basic Qualifications:
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with commercial off the shelf and custom software installation
Understanding of, and experience in, investigating log files and software/infrastructure issues
Ability to create a lightweight configuration management process
Ability to troubleshoot in a Linux environment
Experience with GIT Lab
Must have Sec+ certification or equivalent prior to start
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Kubernetes
Experience with command-and-control systems and software
Experience integrating software and hardware
Skills Required
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years relevant experience (or equivalent experience/degree alternative)
- Experience with commercial off-the-shelf and custom software installation
- Experience investigating log files and software/infrastructure issues
- Ability to create a lightweight configuration management process
- Ability to troubleshoot in a Linux environment
- Experience with GitLab
- Security+ (Sec+) certification or equivalent prior to start
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Experience with command-and-control systems and software
- Experience integrating software and hardware
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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