Systems Integration and Test Engineer – Level 4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer – Level 4. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals contributing to the latest advancements being made in the OPIR field. The position is located on-site in Boulder, CO. Position Overview: As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting/debugging of software applications to multiple locations across Colorado. Primary software deployments are in Boulder with occasional travel to Aurora and Colorado Springs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience; a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience; or a PhD with 4 years of related experience.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
- Experience with formal requirement verification and composition
- Experience with test procedure development for verification of requirements
- Experience creating test plans and procedures
- Experience with the Agile software development lifecycle
- Experience using Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems
Nice To Haves
- DoD Top Secret and SCI/Poly eligible highly desired
- A DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+) highly desired
- Experience or related experience in Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems
- Working knowledge of DOORS, CAMEO, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Agile development experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead integration & testing on multiple software product baselines.
- Provide I&T support for multi‑language environments – Python, C++, and Java (in Linux environments).
- Perform software deployment, integration, and testing in the Boulder factory environment and site facilities.
- Execute regression tests and validate software after patches.
- Conduct live software debugging, performance analysis, and defect reporting using Atlassian Jira.
- Create automated test scripts, document test procedures, produce test reports, and conduct formal requirement verification and validation.
- Support and coordinate special test events as needed.
- Effectively collaborate with development, sustainment, program management, and customers.
- Provide regular status updates to engineering and management.
- Represent I&T in Defect Resolution Board meetings.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
