Systems Integrator - Level 3

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
Yes.

Clearance type: SCI.

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Systems Integrator – Level 3 or 4 in the Intelligence Systems Division Engineering organization to support a program out of our Aurora, CO location. The role supports satellite ground‑software system verification, integration, and testing for mission‑critical technologies in cutting‑edge space systems.

• 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.
• Create, maintain, and run automated test scripts for verification testing using Python and automation frameworks (BDD/Robot).
• Analyze complex integration failures – perform log analysis, use debugging tools, trace root cause, and identify patterns across seemingly unrelated issues.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and other team members to clearly document issues, coordinate resolutions, and achieve full system integration.
• Utilize testing tools, scripting, and automation strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness during the integration process.
• Provide detailed documentation of processes, results, and recommendations for optimization.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master’s; 0 years of relevant experience with a PhD.
• Proven experience with satellite 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, automation, and Python programming.
• System‑architecture understanding – ability to comprehend how various components interact and identify potential integration points.
• Scripting and automation expertise – proficiency in creating and maintaining automated test scripts used for verification testing.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills – ability to clearly document issues and coordinate with developers across different teams to resolve interaction problems.
• Diagnostics reasoning – capability to analyze complex integration failures, diagnose software deficiencies through log analysis and debugging tools, trace root cause, and identify patterns across seemingly unrelated issues.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Poly required at time of application.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years of relevant experience with a Master’s; 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD.
• Proven experience with satellite 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, automation, and Python programming.
• System‑architecture understanding – ability to comprehend how various components interact and identify potential integration points.
• Scripting and automation expertise – proficiency in creating and maintaining automated test scripts used for verification testing.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills – ability to clearly document issues and coordinate with developers across different teams to resolve interaction problems.
• Diagnostics reasoning – capability to analyze complex integration failures, diagnose software deficiencies through log analysis and debugging tools, trace root cause, and identify patterns across seemingly unrelated issues.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Poly required at time of application.

• Python automation frameworks (BDD/Robot, Gherkin/Cucumber).
• Proficiency in programming and scripting…