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 Systems Test Engineer – Level 2 or 3 based out of Aurora, CO.
Position Overview:
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 ensure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below
This requisition may be filled as either a level 2 or level 3.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; 0 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments
Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification activity planning and execution
Ability to collaborate with software development teams to ensure understanding, reproduction steps, resolution approach
Ability to proactively identify software issues, perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation in support of generating detailed problem reports and engage in rapid, collaborative resolution
Experience with Scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash), Git, Containerization (Kubernetes, Helm), and Java
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 1 year of relevant experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments
Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification activity planning and execution
Ability to collaborate with software development teams to ensure understanding, reproduction steps, resolution approach
Ability to proactively identify software issues, perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation in support of generating detailed problem reports and engage in rapid, collaborative resolution
Experience with Scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash), Git, Containerization (Kubernetes, Helm), and Java
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Security+ certification
Adjudicated and active CI Poly
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Understanding of Agile roles and responsibilities
Expertise/understanding of Robot Framework and AWS
Skills Required
- Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application
- U.S. citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
- Bachelor's degree (or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree)
- Experience with ground system software deployment, integration, and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments
- Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification activity planning and execution
- Ability to collaborate with software development teams to reproduce issues and define resolution approaches
- Ability to proactively identify software issues, perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation, and generate detailed problem reports
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
- Experience with version control (Git)
- Experience with containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Helm)
- Experience with Java
- Willingness/ability to work onsite in Aurora, CO (no remote/hybrid)
- Current Security+ certification
- Adjudicated and active CI Poly
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Understanding of Agile roles and responsibilities
- Expertise/understanding of Robot Framework and AWS
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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