Systems Integrator - Level 5
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes,
25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have
incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that
impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations
to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be
at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's
history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to
stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who
have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces
to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture
thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing
your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do
what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of
history, they're making history. The Intelligence Systems Division,
a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known
for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering
capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through
cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the
skills, and 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 seeking an
experienced Systems Integrator - Level 5 (Staff) in the
Intelligence Systems Division Engineering organization supporting
our Intelligence and Sensing Business Unit (BU) to support a
program out of our Aurora, CO location. We are seeking a highly
skilled Systems Integrator with expertise in ground software
systems, integration, and testing. The ideal candidate will be
responsible for supporting the verification of ground software
systems and integrating key mission-critical technologies. This
position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space
systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering
teams. Key Responsibilities: · Perform Verification & Validation
(V&V) activities for ground software systems, including mission
management, command and control, and space vehicle operations. ·
Develop and execute integration and test plans, including test
cases, procedures, and documentation to ensure system functionality
and compliance with requirements. · Collaborate with developers,
testers, and other team members to resolve issues and achieve full
system integration. · Utilize testing tools and automation
strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness during the
integration process. · Provide detailed documentation of processes,
results, and recommendations for optimization. Basic
Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant
experience; 10 years of relevant experience with a Master's; 8
years of relevant experience with a PhD. · Proven experience with
ground software system verification, specifically related to
Command and Control (C2) and Mission Management (MM). · Strong
background in integration and test efforts, including planning,
execution, and documentation. · Expertise in testing tools and
automation. · Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Poly
required at time of application Preferred Qualifications: ·
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python,
MATLAB, C, C++, and Java. · Exposure to Model-Based Systems
Engineering (MBSE) tools like Visio and Cameo. · Familiarity with
collaboration and lifecycle management tools, including JIRA,
Confluence, and Bitbucket. · Knowledge of Systems Tool Kit (STK)
for mission simulation and analysis. · Experience with Agile
program execution, including sprint planning, backlog management,
and iterative development. · Working knowledge of Gherkin/Cucumber
testing frameworks for behavior-driven development (BDD). ·
Hands-on experience with version control systems like GitLab. ·
Understanding and use of container technologies (e.g., Docker). ·
Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially AWS Cloud services.
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 The above
salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop
Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary
offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and
the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market
conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible
for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in
addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward
individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in
company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions
may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop
Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance
coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid
holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal
business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20
days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be
shortened or extended depending on business needs and the
availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race,
color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability,
or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay
transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required
for all positions with a government clearance and certain other
restricted positions.
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