Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Software Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team in Aurora, CO . The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering principles, including system integration, verification, validation, and supportability analyses. The team is focused on integrating development efforts across multiple services into a released product. The successful candidate will support system integration efforts, develop test plans and procedures, and perform software verification activities. Key Job Responsibilities: Perform system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for end-to-end systems. Ensure logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into comprehensive test procedures. Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and reports, including functional testing and checkout. Analyze and troubleshoot anomalous behavior in software systems. Utilize tools such as Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word), and docker-based software installations. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Software Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team in Aurora, CO . The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering principles, including system integration, verification, validation, and supportability analyses. The team is focused on integrating development efforts across multiple services into a released product. The successful candidate will support system integration efforts, develop test plans and procedures, and perform software verification activities. Key Job Responsibilities: Perform system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for end-to-end systems. Ensure logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into comprehensive test procedures. Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and reports, including functional testing and checkout. Analyze and troubleshoot anomalous behavior in software systems. Utilize tools such as Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word), and docker-based software installations. 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 3 or a Level 4. Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: 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. Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with current Full-Scope Polygraph at time of application. Understanding of basic docker concepts Proficient in Kubernetes: ability to debug services that run in cluster through command line and/or rancher Experience with deploying services via Helm Experience with deploying services via Helmfile Proficient with using Git for source code management Experience working in a cross-functional agile team Familiarity working in a Linux environment Basic understanding of Java Experience building and maintaining configuration management documentation Experience with automating regression test via Cucumber or other technology Basic Qualifications for a Level 4: 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. Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with current Full-Scope Polygraph at time of application. Understanding of basic docker concepts Proficient in Kubernetes: ability to debug services that run in cluster through command line and/or rancher Experience with deploying services via Helm Experience with deploying services via Helmfile Proficient with using Git for source code management Experience working in a cross-functional agile team Familiarity working in a Linux environment Basic understanding of Java Experience building and maintaining configuration management documentation Experience with automating regression test via Cucumber or other technology Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing Experience with Writing Test Procedure Documentation Experience with customer presentations and interactions Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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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